Completion of Acquisition

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Chemring Group PLC Completion of Acquisition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 August 2008

CHEMRING GROUP PLC COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF MARTIN ELECTRONICS, INC.

Chemring Group PLC announces that it has successfully completed its acquisition
of Martin Electronics, Inc. ("MEI"), having received the necessary regulatory
approvals. The acquisition was first announced on 24 June 2008.

MEI was founded in 1954, and operates from its headquarters and production
facilities near Perry, Florida, USA. MEI manufactures a range of close combat
products including training grenade fuzes, pyrotechnics and specialist 40mm
ammunition. Its customers include the US military, prime contractors and
overseas governments.

For further information, please contact:

Chemring Group PLC
Dr David Price 01489 881880

Cardew Group
Rupert Pittman 0207 9300777