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RNS Number : 6720S  Westminster Group PLC  28 July 2025

 

28 July 2025

 

 

 

Westminster Group Plc

('Westminster', the 'Group' or the 'Company')

 

New Cyber & Defence Technology Division

 

Westminster Group Plc (AIM: WSG), a leading supplier of managed services and
technology-based security solutions worldwide, is pleased to announce the
establishment of a new Cyber & Defence Technology Division.

 

Westminster has been providing a wide range of security and defence products
and technologies to governments and organisations around the world for many
years and offer an impressive portfolio of solutions, extensive manufacturer
networks and global reach.

 

Global conflict is now at the highest level since the Second World War. The
world has become a more dangerous place, affecting the lives of millions of
people, with around 60 active conflicts across 36 countries. Whether it is
high-profile conflicts such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the spiralling
Middle East violence or lesser-known conflicts such as Myanmar or the DRC, the
devastation and misery caused to the countries and people concerned is
immense.

 

In addition, cybercrime is also at an all time high from individuals,
organisations and state actors with high-profile names such as, Marks &
Spencer, the Co-op, North Face and Cartier amongst many companies and
organisations who have faced damaging cyber-attacks. The need for companies,
governments and organisations to protect against cyber warfare has never been
greater - this not only requires adequate defence mechanisms but for key
employees to be trained in the advanced skills to deal with cyber-attacks.

 

In consideration of the above, Westminster have now established a new Cyber
& Defence Technology Division, which will be focussed on providing
governments and organisations with a range of solutions to meet the growing
challenges in an uncertain world.

 

Commenting on the new division, Westminster's Chief Executive Officer, Peter
Fowler, said:

 

"Whilst we already have a wide portfolio of security and non-aggressive
defence solutions being delivered through our various operating companies, we
believe establishing a division focussed on the growing threats from conflict
and cyber-attack would be beneficial in establishing Westminster as a leader
in this area. To those ends, we are already in discussions with potential
partners and specialist manufacturers in the sector to provide additional
products and solutions that we believe will lead to an exciting future
expansion of our services."

 

For further information please contact:

Westminster Group Plc                                                   Media enquiries via Walbrook PR
 Rt. Hon. Sir Tony Baldry - Chairman
 Peter Fowler - Chief Executive Officer
 Mark Hughes - Chief Financial Officer

 Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser and Broker)        020 7409 3494
 James Harris
 Ritchie Balmer
 Rob Patrick

 Walbrook (Investor Relations)                                           020 7933 8780
 Tom Cooper
 Nick Rome                                                               Westminster@walbrookpr.com (mailto:Westminster@walbrookpr.com)

 

 

 Notes:

 

The Westminster Group Plc is a global integrated security services group,
delivering niche security solutions and long-term managed services to high
growth and emerging markets around the world, with a particular focus on
long-term recurring revenue business.

 

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of
advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of
surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the
provision of long-term managed services contracts such as the management and
running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and
other such facilities together with the provision of manpower, consultancy and
training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises
governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and
blue-chip commercial organisations.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is part of the Group's Corporate Social
Responsibility activities. www.wg-foundation.org
(https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r02/___http:/www.wg-foundation.org___.YzJlOndlc3RtaW5zdGVyZ3JvdXBwbGM6YzpvOjIzMWYwMmE4ZTBjNmViZWEwMDAyZDVmZGNkZWU1NzY4Ojc6ZDhhYjo4NWY4ZjU1NjY2YjMyODAxZDAxZTI1MDc0MGI1ZWQ1ZGE0YmFhNGY0ODE1OWM5YzA4YThlMzM2ZDI2YzMwNzNkOnA6VDpG)

 

The Foundation's goal is to support the communities in which the Group
operates by working with local partners and other established charities to
provide goods or services for the relief of poverty and the advancement of
education and healthcare particularly in the developing world.

 

The Westminster Group Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation,
CIO, registered with the Charities Commission number 1158653.

 

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