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Cohort plc

Theale, United Kingdom

Naval SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOMElectronic WarfareDual-use
Founded 20061001-5000 employeesSystem Integrator, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Land Forces, Naval Forces, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

About

Founded in 2006, Cohort plc is a defense system integrator based in Theale, United Kingdom working in naval systems, c4isr, communications & satcom +7 more.

Cohort plc is an AIM-listed parent company of seven independent defence and security technology subsidiaries: Chess, EID, ELAC SONAR, EM Solutions, MASS, MCL and SEA. The group provides products, systems and services for domestic and export customers in defence, including C4ISTAR, combat systems, cyber security and secure networks, training and simulation, research and advice, and subsea and naval engineering. Subsidiaries operate in the UK, Germany, Portugal and Australia. Chess supplies electro-optic surveillance, targeting and fire control systems for land and maritime use. ELAC SONAR supplies naval sonar systems and underwater communications. EM Solutions develops satellite communications terminals for navies and maritime customers. EID designs and manufactures tactical and naval command, control and communications equipment. MCL designs and supports electronic and surveillance technology, and MASS provides electronic warfare, digital services and training support. SEA delivers technology-based products and research and training services. The group was formed in 2006 and its headquarters are in Reading, UK. Group services include shared governance, finance and leadership development, while each subsidiary retains its own operations and identity. Civil markets including security, transport and oil and gas are also served.

Location

Theale, United Kingdom

Founded

2006

Employees

1001-5000

Company type

Public company

Focus areas

defence technologyAIMsonarelectro-opticsfire controlsatellite communicationsnaval systemselectronic warfareC4ISRtraining and simulation

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Naval SystemsC4ISRCommunications & SATCOMElectronic WarfareOptronicsRadar & SensorsSimulation & TrainingCounter-UAS & Air DefenseDefense Software & AICyber Security & Secure Networks

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSubsystem ManufacturerSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering ServicesMaintenance & RepairTraining

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

UT3000

Digital underwater communication system

Market-leading digital underwater communication system supplied by ELAC SONAR for submarines and naval customers.

KaleidoScope

Open-architecture sonar processing system

Open-architecture sonar system developed by ELAC SONAR, forming the basis of its second-generation sonar processing platform.

Electro-optic surveillance, targeting and fire control systems

Electro-optical sensor system

Modular multi-sensor surveillance, targeting and fire control systems for land and maritime domains, supplied by Chess.

Satellite communications terminals

Satellite communications terminal

High-end satellite communications terminals for navy and maritime customers, produced by EM Solutions.

Tactical and naval communications systems

Tactical radio and naval communications

Secure voice and data communications for naval, vehicular, dismounted and fixed applications, designed and manufactured by EID.

Electronic warfare and surveillance technology

Electronic warfare and surveillance system

Advanced electronic and surveillance technology designed, sourced and supported by MCL for UK government end users.

End users

Land ForcesNaval ForcesDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

UK Royal NavyUK Ministry of DefenceNavy of PortugalNavy of the NetherlandsNavy of SpainNavy of Belgium

People

Management & team (2)

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