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SRT Marine Systems PLC said it is supported by a large and expanding global market as it reported a surge in interim profit and revenue. The Bath, England-based provider of maritime domain awareness systems said pretax profit climbed 48% to £3.1 million in the six months to December 31 from £2.1 million a year ago. Revenue jumped 95% to £51.1 million from £26.2 million. Cost of sales multiplied to £37.2 million from £14.1 million. Administrative costs increased 20% to £10.2 million from £8.5 million. Cash as at December 31 stood at £41.6 million, up 86% from £22.4 million a year ago. The company said it has a £350 million active contract order book from five active sovereign customers. It added that it signed a new £195 million contract with a new sixth sovereign post period end. Chair Kevin Finn said: ‘Overall, the group enters the second half with growing momentum, supported by a large and expanding global market, proven technologies and products, active customer programmes, a growing installed base and increasing commercial visibility. The board remains confident in the group’s ability to continue delivering progress in the second half and in the long-term prospects of SRT.’ Chief Executive Officer Simon Tucker said: ‘Our business continues to accelerate in line with the growing global market for, and interest in, maritime domain awareness. Today’s results reflect our strategic first-mover advantage and years of sustained investment in technology, products, people and market development, which have positioned SRT as a market leader that the market and our customers trust for their growing Maritime Domain Awareness requirements. I look forward to continued growth in the second half and in the years ahead.’ SRT Marine shares rose 1.9% to 87.15 pence each on Monday afternoon in London. Copyright 2026 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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