Antares Defence Systems appoints Mark Sydenham as new Managing Director

Antares Defence Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Sydenham as its new Managing Director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and accelerating growth across the global defence sector.

Mark joins Antares Defence Systems with more than 20 years of experience in the defence industry. He most recently served as Managing Director of QinetiQ Target Systems Ltd, a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of aerial target UAVs. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s international footprint and delivering advanced uncrewed systems to military customers worldwide.

In his new position, Mark will oversee Antares Defence Systems’ operations and growth strategy, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality products and services to clients in the UK and around the world.

“Mark’s proven business leadership skills and deep understanding of the defence sector make him an outstanding choice for Managing Director,” said Bruce Fullerton, CEO of Antares Defence Systems. “His experience in driving international growth and delivering quality products to a diverse customer base aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We are excited to welcome him to the team.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mark Sydenham said:

“I am honoured to join Antares Defence Systems at such an exciting time. The company has a strong reputation for innovation and product quality and is a global leader in power amplifiers. I look forward to working with the team to build on this foundation and drive future growth.”

New product Alert – VM1T-iB, our new Low Band (20-520 MHz) 200W RF Power Amplifier

We are thrilled to introduce the VM1T-iB, our latest solid-state, Class AB broadband power amplifier module. Leveraging advanced GaN HEMT technology, the VM1T-iB is designed for CW applications and offers exceptional performance in a compact, lightweight form factor. (230 x 95 x 25 mm – 900g)

Key Highlights:

Double the Power Density: At 200W the VM1T-iB achieves twice the power density compared to industry-leading equivalents. Saturated Output power (PSAT) 52.5 dBm (min) / 53 dBm (typ).
Advanced FPGA-Based Serial Interface: Unlocks unique and advanced features for enhanced operational flexibility.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for Electronic Countermeasure (ECM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA).

Antares Defence Systems are committed to meeting the ever-evolving demands of the Defence Industry by delivering cutting-edge RF power amplifiers. The VM1T-iB exemplifies our dedication to innovation and excellence, providing our partners with state-of-the-art technology to stay ahead in their missions.

Download the VM1T-iB product sheet here and see how it can enhance your defence capabilities!

For more information, please email [email protected]

Chris Barnes joins Antares Defence Systems

Chris Barnes joins Antares Defence Systems as New Business Development Manager, with a focus on RF Power Amplifiers

Chris brings a wealth of business development experience and a deep understanding of the RF technology market. His expertise will be instrumental in driving our growth and expanding our reach in the defence sector. He will be at the forefront of expanding our client base, strengthening relationships with existing partners, and identifying new market opportunities.

Chris’s strategic initiatives will be key in enhancing our presence in the RF Power Amplifier market. Together, we look forward to advancing our mission of providing cutting-edge RF solutions that meet the evolving needs of the defence industry.

Please join us in welcoming Chris to Antares Defence Systems Ltd. With Chris on board, we are poised for even greater success as a rapidly growing UK manufacturer.

We have achieved ISO 27001 Information Security Standard

We are pleased to announce that we have just achieved ISO 27001 Information Security Standards!

Upgraded VM3F high band amplifier

Antares Defence Systems are delighted to announce our upgraded VM3F high band amplifier. Please click on the link to download the datasheet here.

Videocast #3 – RF Power Amplifier API software

RF Power Amplifier API software – Antares Defence Systems, Videocast April 2021.

We are delighted to announce the introduction of our new API software package to accompany the intelligent power amplifier product range.

Covid-19 hasn’t stopped us

We have recently hosted video conferencing to demonstrate our manufacturing capability at Antares Defence Systems, with a live streaming guided tour of our facility to a customer on the other side of the world!
Pictured below – Bruce explains our quality control and manufacturing process step-by-step.