DTC, a Codan Company, has announced a significant expansion of its UK manufacturing capacity to bolster support for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), NATO, and allied forces.
As a major UK-based producer of soldier systems and unmanned radio communication solutions, this sovereign investment is intended to reinforce DTC’s mission to deliver innovation, reliability, and operational advantage to the front line.
Steve Beeching, SVP for DTC, commented, “This strategic expansion ensures that cutting-edge innovation, support services and technology sharing remain accessible to UK and allied users at the speed of relevance. By maintaining proximity to our defence partners and user community, DTC continues to deliver solutions that respond rapidly to evolving operational requirements.
“At the heart of DTC’s investment is a long-term commitment to developing local talent, technical expertise and advanced manufacturing skills. This initiative not only secures the UK’s sovereign capability in critical communication technologies but also strengthens export opportunities for British intellectual property and innovation. We are aligned with the principles of the UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy.”
Paul Sangster, President of DTC, highlighted the company’s position as part of the global Codan Group, which allows it to integrate international best practices while maintaining a strong sovereign industrial base within the UK. Sangster stated, “Our operations exemplify how private-sector investment can underpin national resilience and contribute to long-term economic and security objectives.”
In terms of technology, DTC introduced the 6161 Radio Solution, which represents a significant milestone in next-generation soldier and unmanned system connectivity. Andrew Dobson, Business Unit Director – Military at DTC, explained that the 6161 delivers “seamless interoperability between advanced soldier systems and uncrewed platforms that are utilising the BluSDR™ suite of radios, enabling true human-machine teaming and situational superiority in complex operational environments.” This innovation is underpinned by DTC’s multi-MANET waveform approach, built upon its MeshUltra™ suite and integration with multiple third-party waveforms, which provides secure, resilient, and adaptive communications across the full spectrum of tactical operations.
Through continuous investment, DTC aims to drive forward the technologies and partnerships required to ensure UK and allied warfighters maintain operational dominance. By embedding itself within the defence innovation ecosystem, the company intends to deliver transformational change in communications, autonomy, and data integration.
