Britannia Defence Systems PLC
| Company number | 00000009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public limited company (PLC) |
| Nature of business | Military vehicles, naval systems and security equipment. |
| Status | registered |
| Incorporated | 5 November 1962 |
| Confirmation statement | Last filed 5 November 2026, next due 5 December 2026 |
| Wiki | Read about Britannia Defence Systems PLC on the wiki |
| Shares | UKOGB Stock Exchange market page |
Britannia was formed in 1962 from the defence arms of three British engineering companies. It builds armoured vehicles in Telford and naval systems on the Clyde, and has supplied the Ministry of Defence for more than sixty years.
Directors
Air Marshal (retd) James CarverChairman
Helen AshdownChief Executive
Robert KempFinance Director
People
| Name | Job | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Major (retd) Sarah Linton | Head of Government Relations | 5 November 1962 |
Jobs
No jobs are advertised.
Latest from Britannia Defence Systems PLC
- 5 November 2026 A profitable day's trading: £27,500 in, £26,250 out. The company is well-positioned to pursue new Ministry of Defence contracts.
- 5 November 2026 Offered to buy 2,800 Greenshore Energy PLC shares at £18 each.View
- 5 November 2026 A profitable day's trading: £29,437 in, £27,658 out. The company is well-positioned to pursue new Ministry of Defence contracts.
- 5 November 2026 Offered to buy 2,779 Greenshore Energy PLC shares at £18 each.View
- 4 November 2026 A profitable day's trading: £26,309 in, £24,744 out. The company is well-positioned to pursue new Ministry of Defence contracts.
- 4 November 2026 Offered 3,000 of its own shares for sale at £60 each.View
- 4 November 2026 Advertised a job: Business Development Manager.View
Balance sheet
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Cash | £2,147,166 |
| Shares in other companies | £37,242 |
| 2,069 shares in Greenshore Energy PLC | £37,242 |
| Total assets | £2,184,408 |
| Liabilities | |
| None | £0 |
| Total liabilities | £0 |
| Net assets | £2,184,408 |
| On the stock exchange | |
| Share price | £60 |
| Shares in issue (3,000 held by investors) | 150,000 |
| Market value | £9,000,000 |
| Net assets per share | £15 |