Defence Holdings PLC (LSE:ALRT) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Andrew McCartney, former head of Microsoft Ventures UK, as its new Chief Technology Officer. Recognized as an innovator in artificial intelligence for national security applications, McCartney will oversee the development of the company’s AI-driven product portfolio. His expertise is expected to accelerate Defence Holdings’ shift toward software-first solutions, reinforcing its ambition to play a central role in the digital transformation of the global defence sector.
This appointment underscores the company’s strategic focus on building sovereign digital capabilities. By leveraging McCartney’s extensive background in deploying AI systems in complex operational environments, Defence Holdings aims to expand its influence and competitiveness within the defence technology landscape.
About Defence Holdings PLC
Headquartered in London, Defence Holdings PLC is a publicly listed company specializing in next-generation defence technologies. Its work spans AI-enabled analytics, autonomous platforms, secure communications, and mission-critical infrastructure across multiple domains, including land, sea, air, space, and cyber. With a strategy rooted in partnerships and capital markets expertise, Defence Holdings seeks to advance European defence capabilities and deliver cutting-edge solutions for modern security challenges.
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