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Antares acquires EpsilonRF

Ross on Wye based RF PA and sub system designer and manufacturer, Antares Defence Systems Ltd, has announced its acquisition of EpsilonRF.


Courtesy Antares 

This strategic move brings together the joint capabilities of both companies in the areas of RF Power Amplifiers, RF Subsystems, Receivers, High Power Switching, Firmware and Software creating a large extended range of products and design capabilities, as well as a world class ISO 9001 manufacturing site.  

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Antares Defence Systems Ltd is a privately owned business which was formed to address the specific requirements for the Defence sector for RF Power Amplifiers and RF Sub Systems used in Electronic Warfare and Communication. Their capability incorporates the design, manufacture and 'in-system' creation of leading edge RF PA’s and Sub Systems that pushes the boundaries of technology..

Antares Managing Director Bruce Fullerton summarises this strategic acquisition as follows: “I have admired EpsilonRF and founder Lee Pomeroy’s capabilities and products for the past few years as Lee built an impressive range of products, capabilities and customers. 

"This acquisition is part of Antares on-going expansion programme to grow the platform of capabilities for our customers around the world and we look forward to continued growth next year.”

The company operates from bespoke premises in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. As well as being a ISO9001/2015 accredited production facility of about 10,000sq/ft, they are also specifically adapted for the business requirements of an ESD environment from developing prototypes, to operating a high volume manufacturing production capability.

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