Alaris Holdings

What Alaris Holdings does

Alaris Holdings is a South Africa-listed (JSE:ALH) RF technology holding company headquartered in Gauteng that operates through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries — Alaris Antennas, Alaris COJOT, Alaris Edge, Alaris Kuhne, Alaris Linwave, Alaris mWave, and Alaris USA — spanning South Africa, Finland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The group designs, manufactures, and sells antennas, oscillators, power amplifiers and integrated RF/microwave systems up to 125GHz for applications including secure communications, electronic warfare, radar, avionics, electronic countermeasures, direction-finding, counter-UAS, telecommunications, industrial measurement, healthcare, and space and scientific research. Primary end-markets are defence, safety and security, with bespoke hardware solutions tailored to customer specifications and designed for harsh electromagnetic environments.

The company's underlying technology base includes proprietary SMART Antenna solutions (Steerable Beam and Mission Adaptive Antennas), direction-finding antenna technology for emitter detection and geolocation, Counter-UAS RF solutions, wideband VHF/UHF antennas, and full design-to-manufacture capability for RF and microwave components and subsystems extending to 94GHz. Notable commercial validations include the selection of an Alaris COJOT wideband VHF/UHF antenna by Airbus Defence and Space for the Eurodrone Ground Station, and the formal launch of the SBA1060B and DF-A0389 antennas targeting modern electronic warfare and tactical communications in 2026. The group operates with 51–100 employees across engineering, R&D, and manufacturing locations.

Alaris makes money primarily through custom/quote-based hardware sales of bespoke RF solutions and engineering services, with no standard pricing tiers publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by technical sales engineers, complemented by active participation in industry events (EuMW 2026, AOC Europe 2026) and a multi-channel digital presence. Distribution is reinforced by the subsidiary network, where each entity serves specific product categories and geographies while sharing brand, knowledge, and resources. Customer segments are vertically organised with defence as the primary vertical and healthcare, industrial, telecommunications, space and science, and test and measurement as secondary verticals.

Name

Alaris Holdings

Legal name

Alaris The RF Technology Group Ltd.

Website

https://alarisholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alaris Holdings is a JSE-listed RF technology group operating seven subsidiaries that design and manufacture bespoke antennas, oscillators, power amplifiers and microwave subsystems for defence, telecommunications, industrial, healthcare and scientific customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF and Microwave Antenna Systems

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)

Keywords

• RF antennas
• Electronic warfare
• Microwave components
• Direction finding
• Tactical communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RF Hardware Products: Sale of RF products including antennas, oscillators, power amplifiers, and integrated systems for defence, telecommunications, industrial, healthcare, and scientific applications. Products are custom/bespoke solutions tailored to customer specifications.
2. Custom Solutions and Engineering Services: Development of tailored RF solutions based on unique customer requirements, working closely with clients through sales team engagement to deliver application-specific products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alaris Holdings is a global RF technology holding company that designs, manufactures, and sells antennas, RF/microwave components, power amplifiers, oscillators, and integrated systems through its seven wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company delivers bespoke RF solutions tailored to customer specifications for defence, security, telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, space, and scientific applications. Its portfolio includes advanced SMART Antenna solutions, Direction Finding antennas, Counter-UAS systems, and wideband VHF/UHF antennas, with selected antennas operating up to 125 GHz.

Product overview

Alaris Group is a holding company specialising in antenna and RF and microwave system design and manufacture, operating as a portfolio of subsidiary brands. The group comprises seven distinct sub-brands: Alaris Antennas (advanced EW antennas for defence), Alaris COJOT (Finnish tactical/EW antennas with SMART Antenna solutions), Alaris Kuhne (high frequency measurement technology), Alaris Linwave (microwave/RF components to 94GHz), Alaris mWave (microwave antennas to 125GHz), Alaris Edge (R&D/innovation hub), and Alaris USA (US sales and integration). The group provides a comprehensive range of RF products including antennas, oscillators, power amplifiers and integrated systems supporting applications such as broadcasting, signal jamming, counter UAS, defence communications and electronic warfare across healthcare, industrial, defence, telecommunications, space and science, and test and measurement markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alaris Antennas Supplier of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) antennas for global defence and security markets, offering high-quality antenna solutions through technical and service excellence. Founded in 1990.
• Alaris COJOT Finnish antenna designer for tactical communication, electronic warfare, and spectrum monitoring applications. Offers wide and narrowband antennas including SMART Antenna solutions such as Steerable Beam and Mission Adaptive Antennas. Founded in 1986.
• Alaris Kuhne Partner for process and measurement technology in the high-frequency and microwave sector. Provides development, engineering, and production of components under one roof.
• Alaris Linwave Designs and manufactures microwave/RF components and subsystems in a seamless concept-to-finished-product process, with full test and measurement capability extending to 94 GHz using state-of-the-art microwave simulation tools for circuit modelling and optimisation.
• Alaris mWave Global provider of innovative commercial and custom microwave antenna and feed solutions, ranging from 100 MHz Solid, Perforated, and Grid Parabolic antennas to custom Multi-Band Feeds and Antennas operating up to 125 GHz.
• Alaris Edge Innovation hub dedicated to development of state-of-the-art RF technology for customers over the long term, representing the group's commitment to staying ahead in evolving RF technology.
• Alaris USA Based in Windham, Maine. Provider of customized and commercial RF and microwave electronics as well as cutting-edge antenna solutions for the US market, supplying RF components from Alaris Linwave and Alaris Kuhne alongside antenna systems from Alaris COJOT and Alaris Antennas.
• SBA1060B Antenna New antenna product designed for modern electronic warfare and tactical communications environments, formally introduced by Alaris Antennas and Alaris COJOT.
• DF-A0389 Direction-Finding Antenna Compact, high-performance direction-finding antenna designed to meet evolving demands of modern electronic warfare and tactical communications environments, enabling rapid detection, identification and location of RF emitters.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Airbus Defence and SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaris COJOT Wideband VHF/UHF Antenna has been officially selected by Airbus Defence and Space for the Eurodrone Ground Station deployment. This represents a significant strategic partnership for tactical communications equipment in European defense programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• QinetiQ: QinetiQ is a UK-headquartered defense technology specialist providing EW, sensors, and C4ISR solutions. Comparable niche-to-mid-scale peer operating in similar UK/European defense ecosystem with overlapping EW and electronic warfare focus.
• Southwest Antennas: Southwest Antennas is a US-based niche manufacturer of RF antennas and accessories for defense, broadcast, and commercial markets. A smaller-scale emerging player in custom defense/government antennas, comparable to Alaris Antennas' product niche.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major US defense electronics prime offering EW, SIGINT, communications, and avionics systems. Comparable broad incumbent serving similar defense customers; competes with Alaris on RF/antenna subsystem content and may source through partners.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a major German RF and test & measurement incumbent with a defense electronics arm producing secure communications, EW, and SIGINT systems. Overlaps with Alaris' RF components, test & measurement, and defense EW antenna business.
• Anritsu Corporation: Anritsu is a Japanese RF/microwave test & measurement and components provider with broad telecom and defense exposure. Comparable to Alaris Kuhne and Alaris Linwave in test & measurement and RF components, particularly for telecom and spectrum-monitoring customers.
• Thales Group: Thales is a global defense and aerospace incumbent with significant EW, radar, communications, and electronic warfare capabilities. As a Tier-1 prime, Thales is both a competitor for antenna/RF content and a potential customer via platform integration.

Direct peers

• Filtronic: Filtronic is a UK-based RF/microwave specialist designing filters, antennas, and subsystems for defense, telecom, and space markets. Comparable to Alaris Linwave and Alaris COJOT in terms of bespoke RF content and defense/telecom customer overlap.
• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions: Cobham AES (now part of Eaton) supplies RF, microwave, and antenna subsystems for defense and aerospace platforms. Closely comparable to Alaris' bespoke RF component and antenna offering for EW and communications applications.
• Smiths Interconnect: Smiths Interconnect designs and manufactures RF/microwave components, antennas, and interconnect solutions for defense, aerospace, and telecom. Directly comparable to Alaris Linwave, Alaris Kuhne, and the broader group's RF component portfolio.
• HENSOLDT: HENSOLDT is a European defense electronics specialist providing sensors, radar, EW, and communications solutions for military platforms. Highly comparable to Alaris' antenna, EW, and direction-finding portfolio, particularly for European defense primes.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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