Cohort

Name

Cohort

Legal name

Cohort plc

Website

https://cohortplc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Technology Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military ISR, EW & SIGINT Payloads (Airborne) (IMABAMAF), Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems (IMABAOAD)

Keywords

• Defence technology systems
• Naval communications equipment
• Sonar underwater sensing
• Electronic warfare services
• Military satellite terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Defence Technology Products and Services: Cohort generates revenue through seven subsidiaries providing advanced technology products and services to defence and security markets. Revenue is derived from long-term defence contracts, system deliveries, and support services, primarily from government and military customers in the UK, Germany, Portugal, and internationally. FY26 revenue was £303m with adjusted operating profit of ~£36m.
2. Systems Integration and Through-life Support: Revenue includes the design, manufacture, delivery and through-life support of advanced defence systems, with the order book extending to the mid-2030s indicating long-term revenue visibility from committed contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cohort plc is the parent of seven defence technology subsidiaries (CHESS, EID, ELAC SONAR, EM Solutions, MASS, MCL, SEA) that design, manufacture and support advanced systems for naval, military and security customers. Its offering spans naval and tactical communications, sonar and underwater communications, satellite communications terminals, electro-optic surveillance and fire control, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and training services. Primary customers are UK, German, Portuguese and allied government defence ministries and armed forces.

Product overview

Cohort plc is an AIM-listed defence technology holding company operating seven subsidiary businesses as a unified group advancing defence technology for national and international security. The portfolio comprises: CHESS (electro-optic surveillance and fire control), EID (naval and tactical communications), ELAC SONAR (sonar and underwater communications), EM Solutions (satellite communications terminals), MASS (electronic warfare, digital services and training), MCL (electronic surveillance and C4IS technology), and SEA (maritime systems, training and transport enforcement). These subsidiaries operate with operational autonomy while sharing Group resources, serving UK, German, Portuguese and international defence customers across combat systems, C4ISTAR, digital services, training and simulation, and research/advice markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHESS electro-optic surveillance, targeting and fire control systems Electro-optic surveillance, targeting and fire control systems for land and maritime domains, including counter-unmanned air systems, gun fire control systems, multi-sensor surveillance systems, stabilised sensor platforms, and AI-driven video/image processing for threat detection at extended ranges. Sold to defence ministries, navies and prime contractors.
• EID naval and tactical communications systems Integrated command, control and communications (C3) systems for naval warships and submarines (Naval Communications), plus tactical radios, vehicle intercoms, field communications and networking software (Tactical Communications). EID products equip over 145 vessels across navies including Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium.
• ELAC SONAR sonar and underwater communications systems Hydro-acoustic systems for navies including submarine combat sonars, anti-submarine warfare sonars, submarine rescue sonars, the UT3000 digital underwater communications system, the KaleidoScope open-architecture sonar processing platform, transducers, hydrophones, surveillance systems, and mine and collision avoidance systems.
• EM Solutions satellite communications terminals and microwave components High-end satellite communications terminals for global navy and maritime customers, including Cobra and King Cobra satcom terminals, low noise amplifiers, filters, oscillators, mixers, solid-state linear power amplifiers, LNBs, BUCs, and bespoke on-the-move satellite terminals for broadband telecommunications and radar applications.
• MASS electronic warfare, digital services and training support Electronic warfare operational support, countermeasures development, mission data management, specialist software toolsets, expert manpower provision, cyber security/information assurance services, digital forensics, and training services (EW, cyber and ASW training) for defence and security organisations, including the EW Training Academy in Lincolnshire.
• MCL advanced electronic communications, signals intelligence and ISTAR technology C4IS portfolio (hearing protection, communication headsets, radios) and ISTAR capabilities (signals intelligence, electronic warfare, UAV and UGV technologies). Sells advanced electronic communications, information systems and signals intelligence technology to UK MOD, government agencies and defence prime contractors.
• SEA maritime mission systems, training and transport enforcement systems Maritime products include autonomous systems, torpedo and decoy launching systems, sonar systems, communications and communications infrastructure, and synthetic environment training. Also provides research management, capability development, technical and doctrinal support for defence customers, and intelligent transport systems, traffic and parking enforcement systems for civil transport authorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth from £202.5m (FY2024) to £303m (FY2026), a ~50% increase over two years, driven by acquisitions and organic growth.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hanwha OceanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Hanwha Ocean forged partnerships with European defence firms including Naval Group, MBDA and Cohort for Thailand's Royal Thai Navy frigate procurement project. Cohort's role involves providing technology as part of Hanwha's competitive offering for this ~$580m (potentially $2.17bn) defence shipbuilding programme.
• HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026HD Hyundai Heavy Industries partnered with LIG Nex1 D&A for Thailand's frigate programme, competing separately from the Hanwha Ocean group (which includes Cohort, Naval Group and MBDA). Both Korean shipbuilders had previously pledged a 'One Team' approach.
• OSHENminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026SEA, a Cohort subsidiary, partnered with marine autonomy specialist OSHEN to provide hydrophones for integration into the C-STARS uncrewed surface system as part of a ZeroUSV-led project exploring autonomous underwater acoustic sensing networks, supported by UK Defence Innovation (DASA) and Dstl.
• ZeroUSVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026ZeroUSV leads a project deploying C-STARS micro-drones from its Oceanus12 vessel to create a distributed acoustic monitoring network, with SEA providing hydrophones and OSHEN integrating the C-STARS system. The project is supported by UK Defence Innovation (DASA) and Dstl.
• Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 March 2026SEA was awarded a contract with Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS) in Malaysia to provide in-country training and support to the Royal Malaysian Navy, including ship spares, Train the Trainer courses at SEA's UK facility, and Operator & Maintainer Training with recertification planned for 2028.
• SkydiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026MCL, a Cohort subsidiary, partnered with Skydio to win a £14m UK government defence contract for uncrewed air systems. Skydio provides autonomous drone technology integrated into MCL's ISTAR and C4ISR portfolio for UK MOD and government customers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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