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Delkia showcases defence innovation at DSEI 2025 following major Royal Navy contract win

Delkia, a leading UK-based specialist systems integrator for safety-related and mission-critical systems, will showcase its advanced engineering capabilities at DSEI 2025, the world’s premier defence and security exhibition, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September.

The Delkia team will showcase the company’s cutting-edge capabilities in systems integration, digital engineering and technical consultancy across the highly regulated aerospace and maritime sectors. On display will be their first Dragonfly aircraft, Teneral – an experimental, uncrewed emergency response aircraft, which has successfully completed its first phase of flight testing.

This year’s presence at DSEI is particularly significant, following Delkia’s leadership of the Encompass group, a consortium of nine SMEs, in securing a major contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. Part of the Marine Systems Support Transformation (MaST) programme, the contract will deliver technical and post-design services to support the Royal Navy Surface Fleet. The Encompass group will provide innovative, digitally enabled solutions, including design revisions, reverse engineering, and through-life support services such as obsolescence and defect management.

Delkia’s strategic growth in defence is further underscored by a scheduled VIP visit from Bethania Ciocca, Head of Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries at DE&S, on Tuesday 9 September. Her visit with the team at DSEI reflects the MoD’s interest in Delkia’s contributions to the MaST programme and its broader role in defence transformation.

Kurt Canfield, CEO of Delkia, said:

"Delkia is proud to lead the Encompass group in this transformative contract. It’s a testament to the engineering excellence of our team and partners, and it reinforces our commitment to supporting the UK’s defence capabilities.

“We look forward to engaging with partners, suppliers and customers at DSEI – highlighting our technical capabilities and strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders in UK defence. DSEI offers a vital platform to demonstrate how SMEs are driving innovation and resilience in defence systems.”

Delkia invites defence professionals, procurement leads and industry partners to visit the team at Stand N5-205 to discuss their latest projects and future collaboration opportunities.

Delkia will be exhibiting alongside its sister company SyntheSys Defence Systems, which specialises in tactical data links, secure communications and critical network solutions.

On the DSEI stand will be some of the most senior executives, including:

Kurt Canfield, CEO – a Chartered Engineer and Certified Functional Safety Professional, with over 20 years’ experience in functional safety, qualification and certification in the defence sector.
Alan Watson, Business Development Director – who brings extensive experience in defence, having worked for BAE Systems for 46 years. Alan spent 17 years working on Typhoon Flight Controls System and was previously Head of Active Vehicle Control for the Dreadnought programme.
Paul Blythe, Defence Growth Strategy Director – who served in the Royal Navy for 29 years, culminating in the captaincy of two nuclear submarines and subsequent design roles in submarine projects around the world.
Clive Poole, Head of Business Development and Training for SyntheSys Defence Systems – who served in the Royal Air Force for 38 years, holding the role of Aerospace Systems Manager.

Delkia are specialists in the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) domain, offering digital engineering, systems and technical consultancy, systems integration, engineering design, build-to-print, control panel build and complex system support. Based in the North West, close to major customers, the company has manufacturing facilities and offices in Merseyside, Cumbria and Lancashire.

SyntheSys Defence Systems specialises in tactical data links, secure communications and critical network solutions. Established in 1988, SDS is now part of the Delkia family - driven by a shared purpose to protect lives and critical assets.

To find out more, visit the team on Stand N5-205 at DSEI (9-12 September) or go to delkia.co.uk / synthesysdefencesystems.co.uk

Training Success, DLM/ICO Course Sweden - May 2025

We are happy to share the successful completion of the recent SyntheSys Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) course, hosted by the Swedish Naval Warfare Centre in Karlskrona, Sweden, from 11–23 May 2025.

The DLM/ICO role is crucial to the Tactical Data Link (TDL) interface, managing both planning and execution functions.

This comprehensive three-week programme brought together military professionals from Nordic countries who delved into TDL planning, building, and managing multi-TDL architectures, while fostering collaborative learning and forging valuable relationships for future endeavours.

Our programme went beyond theory by emphasising practical exercises, simulations, and real-world operational software to actively involve participants. This hands-on approach created a dynamic and collaborative learning environment, ensuring each student gained confidence and a deep understanding of every TDL. The new skills developed prepare individuals to become effective TDL planners, operators, and managers, satisfying tactical information exchange requirements during live operations and exercise/training environments.

The next DLM/ICO course will take place 6–24 October 2025; the location will be advised shortly.

Our First Ever Operational Introduction Course - Denmark, April 2025

We're proud to announce a significant milestone for Synthesys Defence Systems (SDS) – the successful delivery of our first ever Operational Introduction course. Held from 1st to 3rd April, 2025, at Hotel Norden in Haderslev, Denmark, the course was delivered to delegates from FMV, Sweden.

This marks the launch of a new key training offer within our growing portfolio, aimed at equipping defence professionals with critical operational knowledge and insight.The successful delivery of this course demonstrates SDS’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, relevant training that meets the needs of the defence sector.We’re excited to keep the momentum going, with our next course – JREAP – taking place on 21–22 April, 2025.

Training Success, AOCS Nieuw Milligen DLM/ICO Course - February 2025

We are happy to share the successful completion of our first training delivery of the year with our recent Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) course which was hosted by AOCS Nieuw Milligen, spanning from 10 – 28 February, 2025.

The DLM/ICO role is crucial in the Tactical Data Link (TDL) interface, managing both planning and execution functions.

Our comprehensive three-week program drew military professionals from The Netherlands and Belgium. Together, this diverse group delved into planning, building, interacting, and managing Multi TDL architectures, fostering collaborative learning and forging valuable relationships for future endeavours.Our program went beyond theory by emphasizing practical exercises, simulations, and real-world operational software to actively involve participants. This hands-on approach created a dynamic and collaborative learning environment, ensuring each student gained confidence and a deep understanding of every TDL. The skills developed equip TDL planners and operators to seamlessly meet information exchange requirements in both training and operational contexts.

The next DLM/ICO course will take place from 5 – 23 May, 2025 and will be hosted by the Swedish Naval School in Karlskrona, Sweden.

To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, upcoming training courses, training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing: training@synthesys.co.uk.