Commenting on this appointment, Nigel Rogers, Chairman of the Board, said:

“John accepted the appointment as Interim CEO last November in unexpected circumstances and provided immediate stability and confidence to the Company and its stakeholders. Since then, he has shown great leadership to the senior team, and has embraced the development and implementation of Group strategy. We are pleased to confirm his appointment on a permanent basis and look forward to his ongoing contribution.”

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We are delighted to welcome Peter Molyneux as Business Development Director for our Computing and Integrated Systems Business. In this role, Peter will lead initiatives to accelerate sales growth focusing on integrated systems, specialist computing and integrated product support.

Steatite Integrated Systems designs, manufactures and integrates complex multi-functional consoles, rack cabinets and enclosures. In ensuring seamless end to end delivery, additional supporting capabilities include project management, pre-compliance testing and technical documentation.

Peter brings extensive experience from his tenure as Group Sales and Marketing Director at Captec. Prior to this he has held senior roles at Getac and Panasonic. His mission is to drive sales growth positioning Steatite as a leader in integrated systems and specialised computer solutions.

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Victor has over 35 years of experience in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. He was Chief Executive Officer at Thales UK for almost a decade, where he led major defence and security programmes across the UK and allied nations. Throughout his career in industry, Victor has worked at the highest levels of government and the UK Ministry of Defence on matters of defence industrial strategy, capability management, technology, and acquisition.

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Gary was a very approachable and friendly person, and undertook his role with huge dedication, humour, and always with a smile. To many of us, he was not just our CEO, but also a highly respected colleague and friend. We are grateful for the incomparable legacy he leaves.

His commitment to Solid State was total and he oversaw exceptional growth and geographical business expansion, but always with the best interests of his employees at heart. He has been a constant inspiration to us all and will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this very difficult time.

John Macmichael, Managing Director of Solsta, will stand in as Interim CEO, with the support of the Board of Directors and senior management team, to ensure continuity and stability across the Group.

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The order represents a significant milestone in Steatite’s ongoing strategy to deliver cutting-edge, mission-critical technologies to the UK’s armed forces and security community. Under Project CAIN, Steatite will supply a range of secure, ruggedised systems including the MPU5 and Wave Relay Radio Technology from Persistent Systems LLC, supporting advanced operational capabilities in challenging environments.

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This significant programme will be delivered from our newly established Integrated Systems facility, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the UK’s defence capabilities with sovereign designed and manufactured innovative, high-quality engineered solutions.

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The event showcased the latest developments in equipment and technology for military and defence applications. Each of our Business Units have strong offerings for this sector, and our booth at the show was buzzing as we shared:

Communications: A comprehensive range of MANET datalink products to enable secure video, voice and situational awareness data for personnel in the field. Supported by partners Persistent Systems, CISTECH Solutions and SensorOps.

Computing: Multifunction operator console, custom designed for use on surface ships and submarines. Plus our skills in designing, testing and manufacturing products to military and TEMPEST standards.

Antennas: Our threat emitter antenna positioner system. This is just one of our many specialist products, which also include systems for ELINT, EW and Spectrum Management applications.

Imaging: High-resolution AF-Zoom camera integrated in a rugged housing and pan-and-tilt unit.

Power: Custom-built UAV battery, designed to optimise SWaP requirements in a compact form.

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This strategic partnership creates a fully integrated capability, from cell development through to battery pack design, manufacture, delivery and support, tailored to meet the rigorous demands of defence prime providers. At its core, Custom Power’s bespoke battery and power systems are paired with Volklec’s proven 21700 lithium-ion cell technology to ensure consistent, high-performance energy delivery in the most challenging operational environments.

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