UK tech group acquires Australian defence manufacturer

Technology group Cohort has completed the acquisition of Australian satellite communication terminal specialist EM Solutions, expanding its naval defence offer and reinforcing the Group’s presence in Australasia. EM Solutions is a developer of innovative microwave and on-the-move radio and satellite products that help to deliver high speed telecommunications across the world. EM Solutions’ principal activity is the design, assembly, test, and support of satellite on-the move terminals for defence and government customers. It also provides high-end broadband radio transceivers and other RF Subsystems such as low noise receivers and solid-state high-power transmitters for defence and commercial customers. EM Solutions’ unique capabilities will enable the Group to diversify into the expanding satellite communications market and complement its existing naval offer. Andy Thomis, Cohort Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to welcome EM Solutions to the Cohort group. This is a significant step for Cohort, broadening the Group’s strong naval systems service offering, bringing new customers and enhancing the global footprint of the combined business. The increasing security challenges in Southeast Asia and Indo Pacific mean that Australia is an important strategic region. This combined with the increasing trend toward satellite communications means there are clear growth opportunities for both EM Solutions and the broader Cohort Group. We look forward to serving EM Solutions’ customers, current and future, in the years to come.” EM Solutions will become the seventh independent business within the Group and will report through Cohort’s Communications and Intelligence Division. John Logan, Joint Managing Director at EM Solutions, said: “EM Solutions are equally delighted to join the Cohort Group. This is an opportunity for us to collaborate with other businesses within the Group to enhance our joint research and development offerings and maximise opportunities for providing our advanced satellite communications technology to more customers all over the world.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]