– UK, London – Defence Holdings PLC (LON: ALRT), the first specialised next generation publicly traded defence company, announced the appointment of James Norwood to its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Chairman, subject to due diligence checks. Former Chairman Derek Lew will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
About James Norwood
James Norwood brings over three decades of operational and strategic experience in the defence and aerospace sectors. A former officer in the Royal Navy, he has deep insight into the evolving needs of military stakeholders, having served in a range of command and intelligence roles. Following his military career, he held senior leadership positions at Raytheon Technologies, where he was responsible for advancing key programmes across aerospace, cyber, and advanced sensing technologies within the UK and NATO-aligned markets.
His unique background spanning frontline service, defence procurement, and corporate strategy positions him to guide Defence Holdings as it scales its portfolio of AI-enabled, autonomous, and cyber-resilient defence technologies.
James Norwood said: “This is a pivotal time for defence in the UK and Europe. The sector is undergoing a generational shift, driven by new threats and the need for agile, technology-first solutions. I’m excited to join Defence Holdings at this moment of opportunity, and to support a team that’s committed to challenging legacy models and bringing fresh thinking to the table. Together, we have a real chance to build a company that delivers both strategic value and long-term innovation.”
About Defence Holdings PLC
Headquartered in London, Defence Holdings PLC is a publicly listed company trading under the stock ticker dedicated to delivering high-performance defence and security solutions for the UK and European markets. Leveraging deep capital markets expertise and a network of technology partners, the Company intends to develop and acquire advanced sensors, AI-driven analytics, secure communications, and autonomous platforms that enhance the operational advantage of its customers across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
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