Oxford Sigma is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious £1 billion UK Ministry of Defence Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF). This framework, a significant step in the UK’s development of a sovereign hypersonic strike capability, brings together over 90 leading organisations from industry and academia to support the rapid development of advanced hypersonic missile systems.
This success marks a milestone for Oxford Sigma as it plays an integral role in shaping the future of the UK’s defence strategy by applying our expertise in materials in extreme environments, such as fusion energy. Oxford Sigma will collaborate with both established defence manufacturers and SMEs, working to advance the next generation of hypersonic technologies.
The framework enables companies like Oxford Sigma to contribute vital expertise in the research, development, and testing phases of hypersonic missiles. The contracts are designed with agility in mind, ensuring that the UK military can quickly develop the technologies needed to maintain strategic advantage.
This opportunity aligns with the UK Ministry of Defence’s goal to accelerate its defence procurement process, ensuring that the nation remains at the forefront of cutting-edge military capabilities. The company looks forward to contributing to the continued innovation and national security of the UK alongside other esteemed industry leaders, large primes and other SMEs.
“This is an incredible opportunity for Oxford Sigma to apply our cutting-edge expertise to one of the most important defence projects of our time. We are looking forward to collaborating with such esteemed partners and playing a key role in developing the UK’s first hypersonic missile. Oxford Sigma is proud to contribute to the UK’s ambitious goals in strengthening national defence.”
~Mark Anderton, Senior Engineer and Defence Lead at Oxford Sigma
About Oxford Sigma
Oxford Sigma is a Technology organisation with specialist skill in delivering engineering approaches for materials in extreme environments. One of Oxford Sigma’s visions is to tackle energy security and climate change by accelerating the commercialisation of fusion energy. Our mission is to deliver materials technology, materials solutions, and fusion design services. Oxford Sigma aims to produce advanced materials technologies, agnostic to fusion approach, for the materials ecosystem. Our fusion core materials are engineered to enable longer term operations for fusion pilot plants, with the aim of roll out to the first-of-a-kind commercial power stations. Oxford Sigma is internationally recognised as a key fusion materials and technological leader.
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