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Britannia Defence Systems PLC
TypePublic limited company (PLC)
IndustryDefence and security
Founded5 November 1962
Company number00000009
Key peopleAir Marshal (retd) James Carver (Chairman), Helen Ashdown (Chief Executive), Robert Kemp (Finance Director)

Britannia Defence Systems PLC is a British public limited company founded in 1962. Military vehicles, naval systems and security equipment.

Contents
  1. History
  2. Operations
  3. Leadership
  4. External links

History

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.

Operations

The company works in defence and security. Its stated approach is to win Ministry of Defence and security contracts. Bid close to budget on quality, and keep a large balance.

Leadership

  • Air Marshal (retd) James Carver, Chairman
  • Helen Ashdown, Chief Executive
  • Robert Kemp, Finance Director
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This page was last edited on 4 November 2026.It was written from the member's approved backstory.

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