28 July 2025

Westminster Group Plc

('Westminster', the 'Group' or the 'Company')

New Cyber & Defence Technology Division

Westminster Group Plc (AIM: WSG), a leading supplier of managed services and technology-based security solutions worldwide, is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Cyber & Defence Technology Division.

Westminster has been providing a wide range of security and defence products and technologies to governments and organisations around the world for many years and offer an impressive portfolio of solutions, extensive manufacturer networks and global reach.

Global conflict is now at the highest level since the Second World War. The world has become a more dangerous place, affecting the lives of millions of people, with around 60 active conflicts across 36 countries. Whether it is high-profile conflicts such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the spiralling Middle East violence or lesser-known conflicts such as Myanmar or the DRC, the devastation and misery caused to the countries and people concerned is immense.

In addition, cybercrime is also at an all time high from individuals, organisations and state actors with high-profile names such as, Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, North Face and Cartier amongst many companies and organisations who have faced damaging cyber-attacks. The need for companies, governments and organisations to protect against cyber warfare has never been greater - this not only requires adequate defence mechanisms but for key employees to be trained in the advanced skills to deal with cyber-attacks.

In consideration of the above, Westminster have now established a new Cyber & Defence Technology Division, which will be focussed on providing governments and organisations with a range of solutions to meet the growing challenges in an uncertain world.

Commenting on the new division, Westminster's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Fowler, said:

"Whilst we already have a wide portfolio of security and non-aggressive defence solutions being delivered through our various operating companies, we believe establishing a division focussed on the growing threats from conflict and cyber-attack would be beneficial in establishing Westminster as a leader in this area. To those ends, we are already in discussions with potential partners and specialist manufacturers in the sector to provide additional products and solutions that we believe will lead to an exciting future expansion of our services."

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The Westminster Group Plc is a global integrated security services group, delivering niche security solutions and long-term managed services to high growth and emerging markets around the world, with a particular focus on long-term recurring revenue business. 

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long-term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of manpower, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and blue-chip commercial organisations.

The Westminster Group Foundation is part of the Group's Corporate Social Responsibility activities. www.wg-foundation.org

The Foundation's goal is to support the communities in which the Group operates by working with local partners and other established charities to provide goods or services for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education and healthcare particularly in the developing world.

The Westminster Group Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO, registered with the Charities Commission number 1158653.