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Chemring Group (Chemring)

Defense sensors, countermeasures, and energetics manufacturer

chemring.com

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

Last updated October 14

Latest news about Chemring Group (Chemring)

In short: Chemring reported record orders, won major US contracts, named a new CEO, and drew takeover interest.

Company announcements

October 14 Chemring

Chemring secures US$170m contract with US prime contractor

Roke Manor Research signs five-year strategic agreement for Nav-Sync MRA radar altimeters. Deliveries begin October 2026 after initial $16 million order.

October 5 Chemring

Chemring Welcomes Tom Newman as Chief Executive Designate

Tom will spend weeks meeting colleagues to understand the group's capabilities before assuming his role, aiming to strengthen positions for global stakeholders.

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.

Media coverage

October 13 RTTNews

Chemring's Roke Unit Signs At Least $170 Mln, 5-Year US Contract To Supply Miniature Radar Altimeter

Chemring Group Plc (CHG.L), a defense and security technology company, on Wednesday announced that its UK subsidiary Roke Manor Research has entered into a strategic...

October 8 Kalkine Media

Who is taking charge at Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) after a Babcock veteran hire?

Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) hired Babcock's land and aviation chief as chief executive, marking a leadership change for the defence group.

July 30 Zone Bourse

Chemring Group PLC announces changes to its board of directors

Chemring Group PLC announces that the group's chief executive officer, Michael Ord, has informed the board of directors of his decision to retire. At...

July 30 Zone Bourse

Chemring Group PLC announces a change in general management

Chemring Group PLC announced that the group's managing director, Michael Ord, informed the Board of Directors of his decision to exercise his...

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