**Summary**
Solid State plc, a UK-based specialist supplier of computing, power, and communications products, announced that its manufacturing subsidiary, Steatite, has secured a £1.65 million contract from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), an agency of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The contract involves designing, developing, qualifying, and supplying complex integrated systems for defense applications. These systems will be produced at Steatite’s newly established integrated systems facility, emphasizing the company’s commitment to UK defense capabilities with sovereign-designed and manufactured solutions.
Key details of the contract include
Production of rugged 31U cabinet enclosures, each integrating seven Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and a standalone Human Computer Interface (HCI).
Custom-designed electronic LRUs with bespoke mechanical layouts and wiring assemblies.
A dual-mode cooling system for varied operational environments.
Rigorous <mark style="background-coloryellow">test</mark>ing for EMC, temperature, and vibration to ensure resilience in demanding defense settings.
The contract underscores Steatite’s strategic importance and Solid State’s ability to deliver mission-critical systems with engineering excellence, reliability, and resilience. The majority of the contract is expected to be delivered in the current and following financial years. Matthew Richards, Divisional MD at Steatite, highlighted the facility’s role in providing resilient, high-performance systems for the MOD.
Solid State plc, headquartered in Redditch, UK, operates in industrial and defense markets, focusing on ruggedized computing, power solutions, and electronic components. The company employs over 400 people globally and has grown through organic expansion and acquisitions, with five acquisitions in the last five years. Investor site visits to the Redditch head office are available upon request.