Company Profile

Founded in 1958, SMC Group is a British, family-owned engineering company specialising in high-performance HF, VHF and UHF antennas, deployable mast systems, and RF communications solutions for defence, aerospace and other mission-critical sectors worldwide.

Awarded “Best International Manufacturer of the Year” in 2023 by Business Awards UK and with more than 67 years of experience, SMC designs, manufactures and supports communications equipment trusted by armed forces, defence contractors, aerospace organisations and government agencies operating in the world’s most demanding environments. From tactical communications and command-and-control networks to radar, surveillance and airborne applications, SMC delivers resilient solutions where reliability is essential.

Manufactured in the UK and supported by in-house engineering expertise, SMC offers both proven COTS products and bespoke, integrated communications systems tailored to specific operational requirements. Our capabilities span antenna design, mast systems, RF infrastructure, systems integration, testing and lifecycle support.

Alongside defence and aerospace, SMC supports customers across security, emergency response, telecommunications, maritime, research and critical national infrastructure sectors. Trusted globally for quality, technical excellence and dependable performance, SMC enables mission-critical communications wherever operations take place.

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