Cobham Limited is a privately owned British company established in 1934, specializing in defense and space manufacturing. Based in the UK and employing approximately 1390 people, the company's historical focus was on producing components and systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. Following a 2020 acquisition, significant restructuring occurred, resulting in the divestiture of many of its original business units. Currently, a core activity of Cobham is C16 Ventures, a venture capital arm investing in early-stage aerospace, defense, space, and technology firms.
Cobham developed the NetNodeIS Intrinsically Safe wireless communications system for use in underground coal mines; this system continues to function even in explosive atmospheres. On an unrelated note, Chelsea Football Club announced a new three-year contract with defender Genesis Antwi, who progressed through the club's academy at Cobham. A news report highlighted the sale of Cobham to overseas ownership, citing a pattern of British companies being sold to foreign entities. Finally, Cobham Satcom joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) to collaborate on advancing direct-to-device and IoT connectivity. Chelsea Football Club also reported that most of the players they initially intended to sell or loan out at the start of the summer are no longer at Cobham.
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