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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27 May 2025

London, UK

 

Defence Holdings PLC

("Defence" or "the Company")

Five Year Strategic Plan and Investor Call

Defence Holdings PLC ("Defence Technologies") today publishes its Five-Year
Strategic Plan, setting out how the Group will scale four core capability
areas - Drone Warfare & Aggregation, AI Agents for Defence Operations,
Information & Influence Warfare, and Critical Infrastructure Defence to
address Europe's fast-evolving security priorities.   The Five-Year
Strategic Plan will be published at 9 am on Thursday 29 May on the Company's
website (www.defencetechnologies.com/investors
(http://www.defencetechnologies.com/investors) ) and also on X, and for
regular updates follow https://www.x.com/wearedefence
(https://www.x.com/wearedefence) .

The Board will host an open investor call on 2 June 2025 at 10:00 BST (09:00
UTC) to discuss the plan. Retail demand for information on the Company's plans
has been exceptionally strong and the Board's objective is to become a highly
transparent company on the London Stock Exchange and to provide regular
communication with all investors.

Strategic Context (2025-2030)

Europe's renewed focus on sovereign defence capability, while remaining fully
NATO interoperable, continues to expand a global defence market already worth
~USD 2.2 trillion. Our focus on a product-studio and buy and build model
positions Defence Holdings to capture high-growth, software-led segments
across the UK and continental Europe.

James Norwood, incoming Chairman of Defence Holdings PLC stated:

"Defence Holdings' Five-Year Strategic Plan arrives at a defining moment for
the UK and European defence landscape. My experience in military operations
and defence innovation from my time as a Royal Navy officer to advancing next
generation programmes at Raytheon Technologies has underscored the need for
agile, technology-first solutions in a rapidly evolving threat environment."

Growth Pillars & Five-Year Objectives
 Pillar                                  Defence Holdings Strategic Ambition (2025-2030)
 A. Drone Warfare & Aggregation          • Build a secure, scalable software platform that networks a large fleet of
                                         autonomous and commercial off the shelf drones.

                                         • Demonstrate operational utility across intelligence, surveillance,
                                         logistics and electronic-warfare use-cases with multiple European defence
                                         customers.
 B. AI Agents for Defence Operations     • Establish an in-house Defence AI Studio to develop modular agents that
                                         support planning, logistics, cyber defence and battlefield simulation.

                                         • Integrate these agents into joint-force training and operational
                                         rehearsals in partnership with allied militaries and prime contractors.
 C. Information & Influence Warfare      • Acquire or co-develop a real-time media authenticity engine capable of
                                         detecting synthetic or manipulated content.

                                         • Offer counter disinformation services, software and managed operations to
                                         government and critical-infrastructure clients across Europe.
 D. Critical Infrastructure Defence      • Enhance our operational-technology security stack with AI-driven anomaly
                                         detection and digital twin stress testing.

                                         • Provide end to end monitoring and incident response services for energy,
                                         transport and telecoms operators, delivering measurable resilience
                                         improvements.

Brian Stockbridge, Board Member of Defence Holdings PLC, commented:

"Our new 5-year strategic plan sets a clear path for sustainable growth and
value creation. By focusing on disciplined investment, innovative product
development and proactive management, we are confident in our ability to
deliver long-term returns for our stakeholders and position the company at the
forefront of our sector.  I am particularly proud of the exceptional calibre
of board members we have assembled - leaders with deep expertise across
defence, technology, and capital markets. Their insight and experience will be
instrumental as we execute on our ambitious vision. As we grow, we remain
committed to attracting further high-quality talent at all levels, ensuring
Defence Holdings continues to set new standards for excellence, transparency,
and engagement on the London Stock Exchange.  Given the exceptionally high
level of investor interest, we believe it is essential to provide open and
transparent communication. Our upcoming investor call is part of our
commitment to keeping all stakeholders fully informed as we execute our plan."

 

Ian Yarwood-Lovett, proposed Independent Non-Executive Director of Defence
Holdings PLC, added:

 

"My experiences advancing the strategic mission readiness portfolio at True
Anomaly, as well as being the creative lead for strategic wargaming
initiatives at Microsoft, has shown me the transformative impact that
cutting-edge technology can have on national security and operational
readiness.  Defence Holdings' commitment to software-led innovation and
rapid multi-domain integration is exactly what the sector needs as we face
increasingly complex defence challenges. I look forward to working with this
outstanding team to help shape solutions that truly matter for our customers
and stakeholders across Europe."

 

About Defence Holdings PLC

Headquartered in London, Defence Holdings PLC is a publicly listed company
trading under the stock ticker (ALRT) dedicated to delivering high-performance
defence and security solutions for the UK and European markets. Leveraging
deep capital-markets expertise and a network of technology partners, the
Company intends to develop and acquire advanced sensors, AI-driven analytics,
secure communications and autonomous platforms that enhance the operational
advantage of its customers across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains.

Website: www.defencetechnologies.com (http://www.defencetechnologies.com/)

Investor Call & Retail Engagement

In response to significant retail investor interest, management will host a
live investor conference call on Monday 2 June 2025 at 10:00 BST (09:00 UTC).
A brief presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session. Dial-in
details and a webcast link will be published on the Company's website
(www.defencetechnologies.com/investors) and via RNS Reach on 30 May 2025.

Defence Holdings' goal is to set a new benchmark for transparency on the
London Stock Exchange; regular interactive forums such as this call will form
a core element of our ongoing disclosure policy.

 

Media Enquiries
 Name - Director, Brian Stockbridge

 Defence Holdings PLC

 Tel: +44 (0)20 3855 5551 · Email: press@defencetechnologies.com

 

 

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