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Filtronic

RF, microwave and mmWave communication solutions provider

filtronic.com

Headquarters: Sedgefield, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1977
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 50–250
Industry: Electronic Equipment & Parts

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Latest news about Filtronic

In short: Filtronic secured a record £47.3m SpaceX contract and opened a new manufacturing facility to support its growth in space and defense.

Company announcements

September 16 Filtronic

Filtronic secures $8 million satellite contract

The deal expands a US customer relationship, adding to recent agreements valued at $8.5 million for amplifier technology and prototypes.

March 25 Filtronic

Filtronic launches advanced high bandwidth DIFI solution

It enables fully virtualised satellite ground stations, promising lower costs, simpler deployment, and greater security. The solution supports up to 2.5 GHz bandwidth and aligns with IEEE-ISTO STD 4900.

February 27 Filtronic

Filtronic opens new headquarters and manufacturing facility

The 44,000 sq ft site at NETPark doubles UK production capacity and provides six-fold cleanroom increase, supporting over £200 million annual revenue. It was self-funded amid strong growth.

15 December 2025 Filtronic

Filtronic secures key role in European defence programme

Selected by a major European defence prime for a £7m ATP phase of an electronic sensor programme, with total value up to £11m, delivered from Sedgefield facility.

Media coverage

September 15 Yahoo Finance

Filtronic Secures $8 Million US Satellite Contract for mmWave Payload Technology

Filtronic (LSE:FTC) has secured an $8 million follow-on contract with a US-based customer to design, develop and manufacture prototype millimetre-wave (mmWave) units intended for deployment...

September 15 London Stock Exchange

WINNERS & LOSERS: Filtronic wins contract; Cirata earnings down

CT Automotive Group PLC, down 26% at 24.50p, key client contests standard contractual cost Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC, down 16% at 1.60p River Global...

September 5 Yahoo Finance

This ex-penny stock backed by SpaceX has crashed 53%! Time to buy?

This former penny stock has gone from 21p to more than 200p inside three years. Could SpaceX send it even higher in the years ahead...

September 1 Ad hoc news

Filtronic Slips 10% as Investor Exits and Valuation Concerns Overshadow Record Order Book

Filtronic shares fell to €2.60 after Morgan Stanley cut its stake and Kelso exited fully, despite strong order backlog covering 90% of FY2027 revenue. Shares...

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