We have advised Kirintec, an innovative cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) company, on its sale to BAE Systems, a global defence, security, and aerospace company.
Headquartered in the UK, Kirintec specialises in CEMA hardware and software solutions as well as counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) equipment, counter-uncrewed air systems (C-UAS), and other electronic warfare solutions. Kirintec’s lifesaving technology is battle-proven and protects military platforms as well as personnel from cyber and electromagnetic attacks. The open architecture of the products enables them to work together across all domains and customer platforms.
BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence is home to over 4,700 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. The business works collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, so that governments, nation-states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems and has a rich heritage of helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
This transaction brings together complementary capabilities in CEMA and multi-domain integration, ensuring BAE Systems can support growing customer requirements and address the demand for this capability. Kirintec will join BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business, providing new products to broaden the company’s portfolio across electronic warfare and force protection.
The acquisition supports BAE Systems’ strategy to develop breakthrough technologies, pursuing bolt-on acquisitions with technology-rich companies that complement its existing capabilities.
Kirintec’s approximately 50-strong workforce will continue to operate from its site in Herefordshire, supporting its existing customers. BAE Systems will increase product investment and bring these innovative solutions to a wider range of customers across the UK and the allied nations.
