LONDON: Defence Holdings PLC, trading as Defence Technologies, announced the release of its Five-Year Strategic Plan, outlining its strategy to expand in drone warfare, artificial intelligence, information operations and critical infrastructure defense to meet Europe’s evolving security needs.
The company cited strong retail investor interest in its plans and emphasized a commitment to transparency as a publicly traded firm on the London Stock Exchange.
With the global defense market valued at approximately $2.2 trillion, Defence Holdings aims to capitalize on Europe’s push for sovereign defense capabilities while maintaining NATO interoperability. The company plans to grow through a product-studio approach and strategic acquisitions in high-growth software sectors.
Key Growth Areas:
– Drone Warfare & Aggregation: Developing a scalable software platform for autonomous and commercial drones, with applications in surveillance, logistics and electronic warfare.
– AI for Defense Operations: Establishing an in-house AI studio to create modular agents for planning, cyber defense and battlefield simulation.
– Information & Influence Warfare: Building tools to detect manipulated media and offering counter-disinformation services to governments.
– Critical Infrastructure Defense: Enhancing AI-driven security for energy, transport and telecom networks.
Incoming Chairman James Norwood, a former Royal Navy officer and defense technology executive, said the plan arrives at a “defining moment” for European security, emphasizing agile, tech-driven solutions.
Board member Brian Stockbridge highlighted the company’s focus on disciplined growth and transparency, while proposed Independent Director Ian Yarwood-Lovett, a defense technology specialist, praised the firm’s software-led innovation approach.