Chemring Group

Chemring Group is a defense technology company engaged in the development and manufacture of countermeasures, sensors, and energetic systems for the aerospace, defense, and security markets. Its segments are countermeasures, sensors and energetic systems. The group has a product range including conventional flares, flares, special material decoys, chaff, and naval countermeasures. The group is also a contract research and development supplier. The company has four business units in North America supplying mainly to the US Department of Defense and its prime contractors seven businesses in Europe, supplying NATO and non-NATO customers and one business in Asia Pacific.

Rupert Pittman

Group Director of Corporate Affairs

19 past transactions

Geollect

Acquisition in 2022
Geollect is a geospatial intelligence company that focuses on the commercialization of geospatial data analysis services. It offers situational insights into global health trends by employing data science and machine learning techniques. Through pattern-of-life analysis, Geollect statistically describes normal operations within specific areas and corroborates information from social media and reporting agents in near real-time. This approach helps clients gain clarity and confidence in their decision-making processes by accurately identifying behaviors and trends.

Cubica

Acquisition in 2021
Cubica is a research and development organization structured to drive innovation in machine learning, data fusion, and autonomous systems.Cubica acts as a bridge between the latest scientific developments in data processing and real-world application, allowing to translation of the latest advances into operational value.

Simmel Difesa

Acquisition in 2014
Simmel Difesa S.p.A. designs, develops, and manufactures naval ammunition and fuzes for the defense sector in Italy.

Chemring Detection Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. (CDS) is a global leader in chemical, biological, explosives and narcotics threat detection and identification systems. Our industry-leading experience developing advanced sensors and detection systems for the U.S. military has enabled us to expand our capabilities to meet the demands of the homeland security market and international customers.

Mecar SPR

Acquisition in 2010
Mecar has built a world-wide reputation for weapon systems and for a comprehensive range of ammunition. This range comprises : Direct Fire ammunition for LAVs, Tanks and Infantry, from 25mm to 120mm, Mortar and Artillery ammunition, Rifle and Hand Grenades.

Roke Manor Research

Acquisition in 2010
Roke is a leading innovator in science and engineering, trusted by clients across National Security, Defence and Commercial sectors to deliver advantage and protect what matters most in an uncertain world. We innovate, advise, engineer and integrate to support law our clients through the maze of emerging threats, opportunities and technologies, to pool skills, expertise and resources to build the highest levels of defence and resilience together.

Hi-Shear Technology

Acquisition in 2009
Hi-Shear Technology Corporation is a manufacturer specializing in the development, testing, and production of energetic, mechanical, and electronic subsystems primarily for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company designs and manufactures a range of components, including power cartridges, separation devices, and electronic firing units, which are utilized by various clients, including the aerospace industry and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Through its focus on high-quality engineering and innovative solutions, Hi-Shear Technology supports critical applications in complex aerospace missions.

NIITEK

Acquisition in 2008
NIITEK, a subsidiary of the Chemring Group, specializes in the design, development, and production of advanced Counter-IED Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems. The company's cutting-edge GPR technology is recognized as a leader in mine detection and is actively utilized by US and Coalition forces in combat operations, particularly in Afghanistan. In addition to GPR systems, NIITEK also develops drone technology, expanding its capabilities in the field of detection and surveillance.

BDL Systems Ltd

Acquisition in 2008
BDL Systems Ltd. engages in designing, developing, and manufacturing initiation, surveillance, and other security products for defense.

Chemring Ordnance

Acquisition in 2008
Chemring Ordnance, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of ordnance, pyrotechnic products, and various munition components aimed at military, homeland security, and first responder applications. The company produces a wide range of products, including 40mm low and high velocity ammunition, pyrotechnic devices for marking, signaling, and illumination, as well as battlefield effects simulators and hand grenade fuses. In addition to manufacturing, Chemring Ordnance offers load, assemble, and pack services and develops anti-personnel obstacle breaching systems and counter-IED products. With over 50 years of experience, the company is a trusted supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied Ministries of Defense globally. Based in Perry, Florida, Chemring Ordnance operates as a subsidiary of Nammo AS and leverages a skilled team of engineers and scientists to maintain its reputation for high-quality products tailored to precise customer specifications.

Scot

Acquisition in 2008
Scot manufactures aircraft equipment. The Company designs and manufactures actuators, valves, and sequencers, separation nuts and bolts, and aircraft weapon ejector systems.

Titan Dynamics Systems

Acquisition in 2008
Titan Dynamics Systems is a manufacturer of battlefield effects simulators ("BES"), which are incorporatedinto the US Army's and Marine Corps' digital trainingranges. Under a five year contract operated by the US ProgramExecutive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation(PEOSTRI), Titan supplies proprietary launchers and cartridges toprovide realistic simulation for "force on target" training. Titanalso has a range of simulators to meet the evolving trainingrequirements from current deployments. These include a range ofImprovised Explosive Device ("IED") effects simulators, and amissile launch simulator which replicates the characteristics ofshoulder-launched weapons against land or air targets.

Richmond Electronics & Engineering Limited

Acquisition in 2007
Richmond Electronics & Engineering is a manufacturer of disruptors and other equipment for the safe neutralisation of Improvised Explosive Devices ("IEDs") and unexploded ordnance. Richmond's patented recoilless disruptors fire a projectile or jet of water into the firing circuits of an IED to neutralise it without detonation, and can be fitted to even small bomb disposal robots using Richmond's precision aiming and mounting systems. Richmond also manufactures IED search equipment and a range of tools for remote dismantling and neutralising unexploded ordnance which facilitate the reconstruction of conflict zones.

Dyno Nobel - High Energy Materials

Acquisition in 2007
Dyno Nobel - HEM manufactures and supplies RDX and HMX, and other niche energetic materials for explosives and propellant applications.

Chemring Energetic Devices

Acquisition in 2006
Chemring Energetic Devices, a division of Chemring Group Plc, specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of energetic, mechanical, and electronic subsystems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is recognized for its comprehensive range of products, including detonators, squibs, electric igniters, gas generators, and battlefield simulation tools. CED also provides battlefield breathing assisted ventilation products and monitoring stations. With a management team that possesses extensive experience in both prime contracting and second-tier contracting, the company emphasizes low-risk technical solutions, effective sub-contract management, and adherence to cost, schedule, quality, and performance metrics, all crucial for the success of defense programs.

Leafield Engineering

Acquisition in 2006
Leafield Engineering is a niche designer, assembler and supplier of complex components andsystems to the defence industry. Whilst it has a wide range of products and expertise, it has a particular specialisation in pyro-mechanical devices and weapon sub-systems. The business has recently won, as part of the SAAB Bofors Dynamics team, the competition for the next generation light anti-armour weapon for the UK and Swedish armed forces. Leafield Engineering’s role is in the manufacture of the safety and arming unit, key pyro-mechanisms and the insensitive munitions miniature detonating cord.

Chemring Energetics UK

Acquisition in 2005
Chemring Energetics UK Ltd (CEUK) provides equipment based on energetic materials (explosive, propellant) for the defence, civil defence and key commercial customers and aims to be the best producer of solid propellants, IM explosives, energetic devices and sub systems in Europe in terms of safety, customer service, and innovation'.

COMET Feuerwerk

Acquisition in 2005
COMET Feuerwerk manufactures and supplies a range of military and marine pyrotechnics. Its military pyrotechnics that include a range of innovative battlefield simulation products, complement those sold by PW Defence, a Chemring subsidiary based in Derby in the United Kingdom. Comet’s marine pyrotechnic products are complementary to the range of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) approved marine pyrotechnics currently produced by Chemring.

Kilgore Flares

Acquisition in 2001
Kilgore Flares Company specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced expendable countermeasures, particularly infrared decoy flares, and serves as a sole-source supplier for many sophisticated airborne platforms. The company produces a range of products, including pressed, extruded, and cast airborne infrared decoy flares, as well as shipboard and naval countermeasures. In addition to its core offerings in countermeasures, Kilgore Flares manufactures medium caliber ammunition and small caliber frangible ammunition suited for handguns and rifles. The product line also encompasses various ordnance items, such as grenades, illuminating cartridges, marine location markers, and signal devices, underscoring the company's comprehensive capabilities in defense and safety solutions.
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