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Meridian: Accelerator Identity & Platform Launch
Defence Holdings PLC has launched its capability acceleration programme under the identity "Meridian" and introduced a dedicated digital platform at www.meridianbydefenceplc.com to provide detailed programme information. Meridian aims to support emerging defence and dual-use technology companies by offering access to customer insight, capital, and operational infrastructure, addressing a common challenge for smaller technology firms in the defence sector. The programme, which opened for applications on June 15, 2026, has established foundational partnerships with Oracle for hyperscale cloud services and IMSL for procurement framework access and operational expertise, creating an ecosystem designed to accelerate the development and deployment of sovereign capabilities. Disclaimer*
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18 June 2026 London, UK Defence Holdings Unveils Meridian and Launches Dedicated Digital Platform for Capability Acceleration Programme Defence Holdings PLC (LSE: ALRT), the UK's software-led defence technology group, today announces that its capability acceleration programme, which opened for applications on 15 June 2026, will operate under the official identity "Meridian". The Company has also launched a dedicated digital platform at www.meridianbydefenceplc.com providing founders, partners and stakeholders with access to detailed information on the programme's operating model, participation criteria, application process, ecosystem partners and future milestones. Highlights · Defence Holdings' capability acceleration programme unveiled under the Meridian identity · Dedicated digital platform launched providing access to programme information, participation criteria, ecosystem partners and future milestones · Applications open for the programme's first participants · Meridian designed to provide emerging defence and dual-use technology companies with access to customer insight, capital support and operational infrastructure Meridian forms part of Defence Holdings' broader strategy to identify, support and accelerate emerging defence and dual-use technologies capable of addressing operational requirements across defence, national security and resilience markets. The commencement of the programme represents a further milestone in the execution of the Defence Holdings Playbook and the Company's strategy of supporting the development and deployment of emerging sovereign capability. Programme Rationale The evolving nature of modern conflict is increasing demand for emerging technologies across areas including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber, intelligence and critical infrastructure resilience. As a result, defence organisations are increasingly seeking access to innovation originating from smaller, specialist technology companies. Many promising technologies possess strong technical capability but often lack sufficient proximity to customer requirements, access to appropriate sources of capital and the operational infrastructure required to support commercial and operational deployment. This frequently creates a...
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