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10 June 2025
London, UK
Defence Holdings PLC
("Defence" or "the Company")
Proposed Board Appointment and Operational Update
Decorated Special Forces Veteran & ThruDark Co‑Founder to Join Defence Holdings PLC as Non‑Executive Director

 Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT), the UK's first publicly listed next‑generation defence technology platform, is pleased to announce the proposed appointment of Anthony "Staz" Stazicker CGC (Conspicuous Gallantry Cross) as Non‑Executive Director, subject to completion of standard due diligence checks.

A further announcement will follow once these assessments, including any
necessary disclosures under UKLR 6.4.8, are complete.

A Battle‑Hardened Instinct for Innovation

With 13 years of decorated military service, including a decade in UK Special
Forces (SBS), Staz served as a chief sniper instructor and demolitions expert,
earning the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for combat actions in Afghanistan in
2013.

Originally a Royal Marine, he joined SBS in 2009 after passing Selection first
time. His military career saw high-stakes missions across multiple theatres,
including clandestine operations at sea, desert, jungle, and mountain
environments.  Staz is a published author and was part of the former Special
Forces team that set the fastest known time for a speed ascent of Mount
Everest, travelling from London to the top of the world and back in just 7
days.

From Battlefield to Boardroom: Founding ThruDark

After leaving the forces in 2018, Staz co‑founded ThruDark, a
high‑performance technical apparel brand, alongside fellow UKSF veteran
Louis Tinsley. Drawing directly on field experience, the brand was built to
solve real equipment failures, from kit zips failing mid‑air to inadequate
cold‑weather protection ThruDark's, clothing is personally trialled by Staz
in extreme conditions, from Arctic ascents to high-altitude peaks, ensuring
real-world performance.

Since its launch, ThruDark has achieved impressive growth: £10-13 million
in annual revenue, near 90% growth over three years, a Sunday Times Fast Track
listing, and global expansion including into the U.S. market.
(https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/making-the-jump-from-special-forces-to-outdoor-clothing-enterprise-network-j73gxl322?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Leadership Commentary

Brian Stockbridge, Co‑Founder of Defence Holdings, commented:

"Staz's elite military leadership, operational precision, and proven
innovation translate exceptionally well to our ambition of scaling advanced
defence tech. He brings the clarity and resilience we need at the board
level."

Anthony "Staz" Stazicker, on his proposed appointment, said:

"At Defence Holdings, I see an opportunity to extend battlefield-tested
discipline and real-world adaptability into sovereign-level defence Tech. It's
the same mindset under pressure that drives success."

Operational Update

The Board is pleased to confirm:

●    A robust core leadership team, fully capable of executing the
strategic roadmap.

●    Capital-efficient governance, with prudent cost controls and
long-term operational discipline.

These foundations underpin the Company's continued progress across key
technology domains, including AI-enabled sensing, secure communications,
autonomous platforms, and critical infrastructure defence.

About Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT)

Defence Holdings PLC is a London‑based publicly listed (ALRT) defence
technology platform. The Company focuses on developing and acquiring AI-driven
analytics, autonomous systems, secure communications, and critical
infrastructure solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
Supported by deep capital‑markets insight and long-term tech partnerships,
the Company is dedicated to transforming European defence capabilities.

Media Enquiries
Brian  Stockbridge,  Director

 Defence Holdings PLC

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

 

 

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