What Oxley does

Oxley Developments Company Ltd is a privately held UK-based designer and manufacturer of high-specification LED lighting systems, EMI suppression filters, optical filters, and interconnect components, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Ulverston, Cumbria. The company operates a wholly owned US subsidiary, Oxley Inc, in Branford, Connecticut, serving the Americas market. Oxley specializes in components engineered for the most demanding defense and aerospace environments, with products qualified to MIL-STD, RTCA-DO, DEF-STAN, STANAG, and COLREG standards. Its portfolio covers military and commercial aircraft lighting (landing, taxi, navigation, anti-collision), naval and submarine lighting, military vehicle lighting including NVG/IR covert variants, EMI filters for electronic systems, and Elapsed Time Indicators for equipment usage monitoring. In-house capabilities span CNC machining, toolmaking, electroplating, optical coating, ceramic production, clean assembly, and environmental/vibration/optical testing.

The company's commercial model combines direct enterprise sales for bespoke multi-year OEM programs with channel distribution through Farnell, RS Components, and ~20 regional distributors across Europe, Asia, Australia/NZ, India, and the Americas. Oxley serves Tier-1 defense and aerospace primes including Boeing, Saab, Sikorsky, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman, with named platform wins spanning the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Collins-Class submarines, Gripen, UH-60 Blackhawk, Ajax armored vehicles, Foxhound, and various commercial executive jet programs. Custom and bespoke solutions are priced on a quote basis under multi-year contracts, while standard catalog products are available at unit pricing through distribution. The company differentiates primarily through pioneering NVG/NVIS-compatible lighting technology, in-house optical coating and plating capabilities, and decades of accumulated qualification pedigree on fielded defense platforms.

Name

Oxley

Legal name

Oxley Developments Company Ltd

Website

https://oxleygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oxley is a privately held UK defense and aerospace component manufacturer specializing in MIL-qualified LED lighting, EMI filters, and interconnect products for Tier-1 OEMs including Boeing, Saab, BAE Systems, and Lockheed Martin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military and Aerospace Lighting & Electronic Components

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace LED lighting
• EMI suppression filters
• Night vision compatible lighting
• Military vehicle lighting
• Interconnect electronic components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulverston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Systems Sales: Oxley generates revenue primarily through the design, manufacture, and sale of high-specification LED lighting systems for military aircraft, commercial aircraft, military vehicles, naval vessels, and submarines. Products include landing lights, navigation lights, anti-collision lights, vehicle cabin lights, and compartment lighting.
2. EMI Filters and Components: Sale of EMI suppression filters, panel mount LED indicators, and interconnect products including test points, terminals, and connectors for critical applications in aerospace, military, and industrial markets.
3. Design Services and Custom Solutions: Oxley provides bespoke design services for custom lighting and electronic component solutions, taking specifications through detailed design, testing, and manufacturing. Services include programme management, optical analysis, and RTCA-DO-178B software development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oxley designs and manufactures high-specification LED lighting systems (landing lights, taxi lights, navigation lights, anti-collision lights, NVG-compatible cockpit and vehicle lighting), EMI suppression filters, and precision interconnect products for military aircraft, commercial aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, military vehicles, and rail applications. The company provides fully integrated in-house capabilities including optical coating, precision machining, plating, design, prototyping, and qualification testing to military and aerospace standards.

Product overview

Oxley Group is a world class provider of advanced LED lighting, EMI filters, and interconnect components for defense, aerospace, rail, and industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) LED Lighting & Systems — including military and commercial aircraft lighting (landing lights, taxi lights, navigation lights, anti-collision lights), marine/naval lighting (navigation lights, deck lights, submarine lighting), vehicle lighting (IR driving lights, DC Combi cabin lights, searchlights), and night vision (NVG) compatible lighting solutions; (2) Electronic Components — including EMI filters, panel mount LED indicators, interconnect products (test points, connectors), and data capture systems (Elapsed Time Indicators); (3) Optical Filters — dichroic, absorptive, and anti-reflective filters for NVG applications. Products are designed and manufactured in-house at UK and US facilities with capabilities spanning design, prototyping, plating, optical coating, and testing to military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD, RTCA-DO, DEF-STAN, FAR/JAR). The company serves global military programs including the Ajax, Foxhound, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier, Collins-Class Submarines, and commercial platforms from Boeing, Saab, and Sikorsky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PAR 64 LED Replacement Landing Light PMA-approved LED replacement for halogen sealed beam landing lights, offering peak intensity of 600,000 cd, power consumption of 162W AC/132W DC, and MTBF exceeding 23,000 hours. Qualified to MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, RTCA-DO-160G, and MIL-STD-704A. Designed for military and commercial aircraft operators.
• Visible High Intensity Landing Light LED landing light with peak intensity exceeding 200,000cd, power consumption of 65W, weight of 1.3kg, aviation white 6000K color, MTBF exceeding 13,000 hours, NVG friendly. Qualified to MIL-STD-810F and RTCA DO-160F. For military aircraft operators.
• Visible Next Generation Landing Light LED landing light housed in aluminum casing with matt black anodised finish and polycarbonate lens, peak intensity of 400,000cd, maximum power consumption of 115W. For commercial aircraft operators.
• Dual Mode High Intensity LED Landing Light Dual mode LED landing light with visible and covert modes switched via cockpit control. Peak intensity 200,000 cd visible, 100 W-sr covert, power consumption 145W, weight 1.4kg, MTBF 10,000 hours. For military aircraft operators.
• Covert (IR) Landing Light Infrared landing light for covert military operations, operating voltage 27VDC, operating life 10,000hrs, wavelength 850nm, with dimming control. RTCA-DO-160F and MIL-STD-810G qualified. For military aircraft operators.
• Visible Next Generation Taxi Light High intensity LED taxi light with peak intensity exceeding 27,000cd, power consumption of 37W, weight of 0.88kg, and MTBF exceeding 14,000 hours. For commercial aircraft operators.
• Visible High Intensity Taxi Light NVG Friendly taxi light with peak intensity exceeding 27,000cd, power consumption 37W, weight 0.88kg, MTBF exceeding 14,000 hours. Vertical output 18°, horizontal output 35° full width 10%. For military aircraft operators.
• Single/Dual/Tri Mode Anti-Collision Lights Anti-collision lighting available in single mode (red/white), dual mode (red/white), and tri mode (red/white/IR) configurations. Dual mode operates at 41 flashes per minute with aviation white and red colors. For military and commercial aircraft operators.
• LH/RH Wingtip Lights Position lights for commercial aircraft wingtips (red left, green right) with excellent resistance to shock and vibration, aluminum housing, and LED technology eliminating bulb replacement requirements. For commercial aircraft operators.
• Tail Lights Aviation white LED tail lights for commercial aircraft with operational temperature range from -55°C to +70°C, designed for FAR compliance. For commercial aircraft operators.
• Position Lights (Visible & Dual Mode Visible/IR) LED position lights available in visible only and dual mode (visible/IR) configurations for aircraft. Low profile, lightweight, optimized heatsinking. Designed to meet JAR 23/25/27/29, MIL-STD-810/461/464/704, HIRF applications, and RTCA-DO-160D. For military and commercial aircraft operators.
• Marine Navigation Light LED navigation lighting for marine platforms, suitable for vessels over 50 meters with wheel mark approval from Lloyds Register. Includes masthead, side, stern, and anchor lights with smart health monitoring integrating with ship's platform management system. For naval shipbuilders and integrators.
• Internal Submarine Lights LED compartment lighting specifically designed for submarine environments, offering operational life up to 50,000 hours, advanced shock survival, low profile housing, and reduced power requirements for diesel-electric submarines. For naval submarine builders.
• EFL Series Naval & Military Lights High reliability rugged area light for naval and military applications, available in various size options with dimming control and tactical blackout mode. Features external dimming control with secondary green, blue, or red options. For naval and military vehicle integrators.
• Deck Edge Light Omni-directional lighting for naval vessel landing zones, showing amber or green light with peak intensity of 15 candela. Night vision compatible for pilots using NVG. For naval ship integrators.
• Line Up Light Uni-directional white LED light marking runway center-line for pilots. Peak intensity 40 candela, beam width 40° FWHM azimuth, NVG friendly, sealed to IP66. For naval flight deck integrators.
• Deck Status Light Robust deck status indicator light with average lifespan of 21,000 hours, designed for military applications on flight decks and helipads to indicate landing safety status. For naval and military integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in power consumption compared to halogen landing lights (115W vs 400-600W)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley developed and supplies LED navigation lighting systems for the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers through Northrop Grumman's Aircraft Carrier Alliance. Oxley designed navigation lights including masthead, stern, anchor, side-light, and signal lights with smart health monitoring integrated with Northrop Grumman's Ethernet-based NLSS control system.
• ASC (Australian Shipbuilding Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASC, Australia's largest specialized defense shipbuilding organization, contracted Oxley to design, manufacture, and test LED compartment lighting suites for 6 Collins-Class diesel electric submarines for the Royal Australian Navy. Oxley established specialist manufacturing and testing cells to meet ASC's production schedule.
• Executive Jet Manufacturer (Boeing, Embraer, Saab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley partnered with leading executive jet manufacturers to design, develop, and manufacture new generations of external LED lighting. Oxley developed 14 new lights including landing, taxi, winglet, tail, anti-collision, flood, wheel well, emergency, service panel, and logo lights, with bespoke software certified to RTCA/DO-178 Level C.
• Marshall AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOxley supplies Marshall Aerospace with lighting packages for C-130 aircraft across the world. Marshall integrates Oxley lighting into their aircraft modification and upgrade programs.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley works with Boeing on aircraft lighting solutions including exterior lighting upgrades and bespoke LED fairing assemblies. Products are designed and manufactured to integrate seamlessly with Boeing aircraft structures.
• SaabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley provides LED lighting solutions for Saab Gripen fighter aircraft. The partnership involves custom lighting design meeting Saab's specific aircraft requirements.
• SikorskycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley provides lighting products for Sikorsky helicopters including UH-60 Blackhawk, S-92, and CH-148 maritime helicopter programs.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAE Systems is a major customer for Oxley products including Hawk trainer aircraft EMI filters, Ajax armored vehicle lighting, and various other defense programs.
• General DynamicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley works with General Dynamics on military vehicle lighting solutions, providing LED lighting for armored vehicles in their product range.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxley provides lighting solutions for Lockheed Martin military vehicle and aircraft programs, contributing to platforms like the C-130 Hercules.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Whelen Engineering Company: US manufacturer of emergency, warning, and LED lighting for military vehicles, aircraft, and public safety platforms. Directly comparable to Oxley in designing ruggedized, MIL-spec lighting for defense ground and air applications.
• AeroLEDs: Specializes in LED landing, taxi, position, and anti-collision lights for certified, experimental, and military aircraft. Closely mirrors Oxley's core commercial/military aircraft exterior lighting product line with similar photometric and qualification focus.
• Bruce Aerospace: Designs and manufactures FAA/PMA approved LED exterior lighting for business jets and commercial aircraft. Direct competitor to Oxley's executive jet exterior suite (landing, taxi, anti-collision, logo lights) with similar customer overlap.
• Astronics Corporation: Aerospace and defense electronics company with a dedicated Aerospace Lighting segment providing LED cabin, exterior, and cockpit lighting plus in-seat power. Directly comparable to Oxley's lighting and electronic components portfolio serving major airframers.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Tier-1 aerospace systems integrator offering lighting, avionics, and electronic components across military and commercial platforms. Broader portfolio than Oxley but overlaps in qualified aircraft lighting, EMI filters, and NVIS-related subsystems.
• Collins Aerospace: Major supplier of aircraft interior and exterior lighting, lighting controls, and electronic subsystems to commercial and military OEMs. Broad incumbent competing with Oxley in commercial exterior suites and military cabin lighting.
• Diehl Aviation: Germany-based supplier of aircraft cabin lighting, emergency lighting, and avionics subsystems to Airbus and Boeing programs. Competes with Oxley in cabin and emergency lighting (e.g., Survivolite-equivalent categories) on widebody commercial platforms.
• Safran Electronics & Defense: European defense electronics group providing optronics, navigation, and electronic warfare systems with overlap into NVG-compatible equipment and aircraft subsystems. Broader scope but adjacent to Oxley's defense electronics niche.
• Thales Group: Global defense and aerospace electronics prime with capabilities spanning avionics, mission systems, and secure communications. While broader than Oxley, Thales competes at the platform-integration level on programs that include Oxley's qualified components.

Emerging players

• Staco Systems: Smaller US supplier of MIL-spec avionics displays, LED indicators, and EMI filter products for military and aerospace platforms. Directly comparable to Oxley's component-side (panel lamps, EMI filters) business with similar qualification focus but smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OxleyDev
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxley-inc

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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