Kirintec, owned by BAE Systems, is a defense technology company based in the UK. Founded in 2008, the company employs approximately 70 individuals. Acquired by BAE Systems in September 2024 and operating as part of its Digital Intelligence business, Kirintec specializes in the design and manufacture of systems for cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare, and force protection. Its work includes developing equipment to counter improvised explosive devices (C-IED) and unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), utilizing electronic countermeasures such as signal jammers to disrupt enemy communications and drone control links. Kirintec's product portfolio encompasses both hardware, including explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) tools, and software-defined capabilities that leverage open architectures and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time situational awareness and threat mitigation on the battlefield.
