Filtronic secures key role in European defence sector programme

Filtronic plc has been selected by a major European defence prime for the next phase of a long-standing electronic sensor programme, reinforcing its position as a trusted supplier of advanced RF solutions for mission-critical applications. The Authorisation to Proceed (ATP), valued at approximately £7m, enables Filtronic to begin work immediately, with the total contract value expected to reach £11m.

The two-year programme will be delivered from Filtronic’s new secure and automated microelectronics facility in Sedgefield, purpose-built to support high-volume production of complex RF modules for the space, aerospace and defence, and telecoms infrastructure markets. Filtronic’s recent and on-going investments in cutting-edge capability ensure it is ideally placed to meet growing demand for sovereign manufacturing and resilient supply chains in the defence and space sectors.

Nat Edington, Chief Executive Officer, said: “This award demonstrates long-term customer confidence in Filtronic’s technology and expertise. As nations seek to strengthen sovereign capability and secure critical supply chains, Filtronic is uniquely positioned to deliver advanced RF solutions at scale. Our continued investment in automation and secure facilities underpins our commitment to supporting defence primes with reliable, high-performance technologies.”