Major European defence prime selects Filtronic

Filtronic PLC

15 December 2025

 

15 December 2025

Filtronic plc

("Filtronic" or "the Company")

Major European defence prime selects Filtronic for next phase of electronic sensor programme

Demonstrating long-term customer confidence in Filtronic's high-performance technology for the defence market

Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), the designer and manufacturer of advanced RF solutions for the space, aerospace and defence, and telecoms infrastructure markets, announces that it has received an Authorisation to Proceed ("ATP") for approximately £7m, from a major European defence prime, for the supply of high-performance active components for the next phase of a long-standing electronic sensor programme for a defence project.

The ATP authorises Filtronic to commence work on the project, ahead of purchase order conversion in Q1 2026. The total value of the contract is expected to be £11m, for a two-year programme. Production will take place at Filtronic's new secure, automated microelectronics facility in Sedgefield, supporting efficient, high-volume manufacture of complex RF modules for mission-critical defence applications.

Nat Edington, Chief Executive Officer, said: "This latest win deepens our engagement with a key European defence customer and strengthens Filtronic's position in the defence sector, a growing market for the Group. As we invest in capability and capacity, Filtronic is increasingly well positioned to support long-term demand for advanced RF solutions in the defence market."

Enquiries:

Filtronic plc Nat Edington (Chief Executive Officer) Michael Tyerman (Chief Financial Officer)	Tel. [phone] or [e-mail]
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited Jonny Franklin-Adams, Callum Davidson, Isaac Hooper (Corporate Finance) Sunila de Silva (Corporate Broking)	Tel. [phone]
Alma Strategic Communications Caroline Forde, Hannah Campbell, Rose Docherty	Tel. [phone] or [e-mail]

About Filtronic:

Filtronic is at the leading edge of advanced microelectronics globally, specialising in the design and manufacture of mission-critical communication networks. Operating from two global manufacturing sites and three engineering centres of excellence, the company delivers solutions that span the full RF spectrum. An extensive patent portfolio highlights Filtronic's ongoing drive for innovation and technological leadership.

With a track record of over 45 years', Filtronic's technology is trusted across high-performance sectors including space, aerospace, defence, telecoms infrastructure and critical communications. The company develops core IP building blocks and transforms them into highly customised solutions for high-growth target markets. Filtronic's expertise enables seamless data transmission, delivering greater bandwidth, lower latency and enhanced connectivity.

Filtronic has successfully coupled this engineering expertise with investment in state-of-the-art production equipment that enables the rapid transition of a turn-key solution from product development to full scale, high quality manufacturing, at volume. The strategic markets of LEO space, aerospace and defence are the focus of current product development programmes, where Filtronic can add significant value, realise long term sustainable margins and deliver shareholder value.

Operating globally and headquartered in Sedgefield, UK, Filtronic is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

 

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