Defence & Aerospace
Defence Vehicles
We support customers with a range of robust electronic systems that enhance the operational efficiency, safety, and communication of Defence vehicles.
Our custom products are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum performance.
Whether for ground vehicles, aircraft or naval vessels, our custom solutions deliver the reliability and durability required of electronics used in the field.
Our expertise extends to support for advanced control systems, navigation aids and power management solutions, all of which are critical for the optimal functioning of manned vehicles. We offer a range of custom manufacturing services to optimise the user-friendly nature of Defence vehicles.
Our AS9100-certified manufacturing processes ensure that all components – including custom cable assemblies – meet stringent quality and operational controls, providing peace of mind for our customers.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
We excel in providing state-of-the-art cable assemblies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), supporting customers with everything from surveillance and reconnaissance missions to medical and delivery drones.
Designing cables for UAVs presents unique challenges compared to other aerospace applications, with weight being one of the foremost concerns. Keeping the vehicle as light as possible is crucial, as excess weight directly impacts flight performance, range and payload capacity.
Our engineering expertise means that we can design reduced-weight cables without compromising on performance, keeping wire sizes small and using lightweight insulation materials, like PVC or PE. Our commitment to high-quality materials and precise design ensures minimal signal loss and interference, incorporating RF cable assemblies and RF connectors for top performance.
With GTK's knowledge and expertise, we provide superior solutions for your UAV needs, ensuring mission success.
Application Story
Find out how GTK helped a delivery drone manufacturer optimise their build and save on weight with custom aerospace cable assemblies.
Equipment
Whether it's ruggedised electronics or mission-critical components, our custom electronics are designed to deliver unmatched reliability and performance.
We leverage advanced manufacturing techniques and stringent quality control processes to guarantee the highest standards of excellence. By collaborating closely with our customers, we develop bespoke electronics systems that meet specific operational requirements.
This customer-centric approach ensures that every piece of equipment not only meets but exceeds expectations, contributing to mission success. Additionally, our custom cable assemblies, manufactured to the highest quality standards, play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and secure connections in defence and aerospace applications.
Application Story
Find out how GTK delivered a bespoke cable assembly that allowed this Defence OEM to meet project goals.
Communication
Communication is a critical aspect of defence and aerospace operations.
Our capabilities cover a comprehensive range of solutions to ensure secure and reliable data transmission.
Our electronic components are designed to perform flawlessly in the most challenging environments, providing clear and uninterrupted connectivity for both manned and unmanned applications.
Our expertise in communication technology extends from rugged, overmoulded cables to high-performance RF & Microwave solutions.
This commitment to excellence makes us a trusted partner in the defence and aerospace sectors, ensuring robust and reliable communication solutions. Our AS9100 certification further underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards across all our products and services.
Power and Lighting
Reliable power and lighting delivery in aerospace applications presents a number of design challenges, such as reliable power distribution, energy efficiency management and the provision of consistent lighting in various conditions.
The need to maintain safety and performance, while minimising weight and energy consumption, provides another layer of complexity, but we’re here to help.
Our expertise in engineering and design allows us to tackle these challenges by developing innovative solutions that improve power distribution and energy management.
GTK’s end-to-end manufacturing support means we can deliver customised and lightweight components that enhance energy efficiency and reliability.
Our collaborative approach ensures that we work closely with our customers to meet safety standards and deliver cost-effective electronics that drive success.
Navigation Systems
Navigation systems must operate seamlessly to provide precise data for safe and efficient aerospace operations.
We help customers overcome the challenges they face, including ensuring accuracy, reliability and robustness of navigation data in varying environmental conditions.
Our engineering capabilities and resources support the development of high-performance navigation systems, helping to improve the accuracy and reliability of navigation data, while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
We can deliver user-friendly colour or mono-display solutions for navigation use. These can be specified with capacitive touch capabilities, custom cover lenses and other modifications or accessories of your choice.
We collaborate closely with our customers to develop tailored solutions that address specific navigation requirements, contributing to the overall success of their aerospace operations.
Onboard Entertainment
Providing high-quality entertainment systems that operate seamlessly throughout a flight is essential for a good passenger experience.
We work directly with customers designing in-flight infotainment systems to ensure reliable performance, connectivity and user satisfaction.
Our extensive range of customisable display options provide a winning user experience in terms of onboard entertainment, no matter your requirements. If your onboard entertainment requires bespoke wire harnesses, we can work with you to reduce costs and weight by combining multiple cables into a single loom.
We work closely with our customers to understand their needs, leveraging advanced materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that our components perform reliably, even in the challenging environments that aircrafts can experience.
Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives us to deliver superior solutions that enhance the on-board entertainment experience.
Our Certifications
In addition to having ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 approvals, our UK manufacturing facility is approved under AS9100D. This means we offer complete traceability on all of the components used in the manufacture of wiring harnesses and defence cable assemblies.
This level of traceability gives our customers the added reassurance that the right components have been used and that their supply chain can be traced. We operate a cell manufacturing process, which results in highly efficient production and high-quality products, and all inspection is in accordance with the IPC 620 standard.
GTK also holds a number of other accreditations that demonstrate our best practices in a several different areas. One such certification, Cyber Essentials, highlights our focus on cybersecurity and data management, ensuring that we safely handle our customers’ sensitive information. We also hold ISO 45001 approval, illustrating our commitment to embedding robust occupational health and safety practices across our operations.
