A British technology firm has secured its largest contract yet, signing a £47.3 million deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Filtronic, based in Sedgefield, County Durham, will provide advanced gallium nitride E band technology for use in satellite communications. The technology is set to support SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network.
The company operates manufacturing facilities in County Durham and the United States, along with three engineering centres across the UK. Filtronic said its technology would play a “vital role” in boosting the performance and reliability of Starlink.
Chief Executive Nat Edington called the contract a “landmark” for the company, setting a new commercial record.
This contract follows earlier collaborations with SpaceX. Filtronic first formed a strategic partnership in April 2024 and added a £16.8 million contract in February.
Mike Nicholls, Vice President of Engineering at Starlink, said the technology would enhance both the system and the user experience. “We’re excited to enter this next phase with Filtronic,” he added.
The deal highlights the growing role of UK technology firms in the global space industry and reflects rising demand for high performance satellite communication solutions.
