We create solutions to keep people safe. Acting with agility to find a better way, make smart decisions and meet customers’ needs. Where independent subsidiaries are free to grow and deepen relationships with the support of a steady hand. Bringing the expertise of the Group to the ingenuity of our businesses. To deliver purposeful innovation that protects us all.
The independent technology group. Cohort plc.
Latest press releases
Cohort celebrates success at AIM awards
Cohort plc scoops the prestigious award for Growth Business of the Year at the AIM awards.
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Cohort welcomes Andy Smith as Managing Director of Chess Dynamics
Chess Dynamics, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has appointed Andy Smith as its new Managing Director.
Read news article - Cohort welcomes Andy Smith as Managing Director of Chess Dynamics
Cohort Group’s latest innovations in defence technology on show at DSEI UK
Cohort plc will be demonstrating the latest innovative technology, including a variety of defence solutions across areas including electronic warfare, communications, and anti-submarine warfare, from its seven specialist businesses at DSEI UK, 9 – 12 September 2025.
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Why mid-sized innovation is vital to UK defence sovereignty.
Our businesses
Discover more about the innovative, responsive and independent businesses that are part of the Cohort Group.
EID
EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers.
EID
ELAC SONAR
ELAC SONAR supplies advanced sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace.
ELAC SONAR
EM Solutions
EM Solutions develops and produces high-end satellite communications terminals for global navy and maritime customers.
EM Solutions
MASS
MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services and training support.
MASS
MCL
MCL designs, sources and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies.
MCL
SEA
SEA delivers and supports technology-based products for the defence and transport markets alongside specialist research and training services.
SEA
Investor information
Why invest?
Our mission is clear - to build and operate a group of companies applying advanced technology in defence, security and related markets and combining the innovation and responsiveness of smaller, independent businesses with the stability, shared knowledge, wider market access and lower funding costs of a listed group to provide enduring benefits to customers, employees and shareholders.
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Our markets
Applying advanced technology to protect and secure, we nurture agile partnerships across our markets
We provide a wide range of services and products for UK and international customers in the defence and security markets for land, maritime and air applications. In addition to defence, civil markets are covered including security, transport and the oil & gas industry.
Our values
Our people are integral to our success
We recognise that our success hinges on the attitudes and behaviours of our people. We create a climate and culture that encourages them to deliver outstanding performance for our customers while operating with uncompromising ethics. We encourage our people to role model our values that capture and articulate the spirit of the Group.
WE ARE EXPERT
We are knowledgeable and share our expertise.
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
We act with integrity to make the right decisions.
WE ARE PRACTICAL
We deliver what works for the right situation.
WE ARE DYNAMIC
We think innovatively and adapt quickly.