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Chemring Group (Chemring)

Defense sensors, countermeasures, and energetics manufacturer

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Headquarters: Romsey, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1905
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Latest news about Chemring Group (Chemring)

In short: Chemring secured major U.S. defense contracts totaling over $345 million and reported a record order book despite a decline in profit.

Company announcements

July 30 Chemring

Chemring announces CEO retirement and successor

Michael Ord will retire in 2027, succeeded by Tom Newman from Babcock in January 2027.

June 25 Chemring

Chemring receives $300m IDIQ and $45m OTA from US Department of War

The contracts are for pyrophoric airborne decoys, resuming manufacturing at Alloy Surfaces, with deliveries starting in FY28.

June 2 Chemring

Chemring Group released half year financial results for 2026

Performance was in line with Board expectations for the period.

June 2 Chemring

Chemring announces retirement of Group Legal Director Sarah Ellard

Sarah Ellard will retire in 2027 after 33 years with the company. A search for her successor has begun.

Media coverage

July 30 ZoneBourse

Chemring appoints Tom Newman, head of Babcock's Land & Aviation division, as CEO

Chemring Group PLC announced Thursday that it has hired a veteran who spent 17 years at its fellow defense sector company Babcock International Group...

July 29 London Stock Exchange

Chemring hires Babcock Land & Aviation chief Tom Newman to be CEO

(Alliance News) - Chemring Group PLC on Thursday said it has hired a 17-year veteran of fellow defence contractor Babcock International Group PLC to be...

July 3 Overt Defense

U.S. Army Awards Chemring US $300 Million Contract for Aviation Missile Decoys and Pennsylvania Production Restart - Overt Defense

The U.S. Army has awarded Chemring US a $300M contract to make aviation missile decoys and restart a Pennsylvania plant. The award (via Army Contracting...

June 30 TipRanks

Chemring Jumps As NATO Demand Fuels Expansion - TipRanks.com

Chemring ( ($GB:CHG) ) is experiencing volatility. Read on for a possible explanation for the stock’s unusual movement. Chemring shares are climbing as investors re...

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