Marlink to Acquire GRC, Expanding European Defense and Sovereign Connectivity Capabilities

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Marlink to Acquire GRC, Expanding European Defense and Sovereign Connectivity Capabilities

The acquisition of UK-based Global RadioData Communications will add approximately £35 million in revenue, specialist defense communications expertise, and expanded satellite, RF, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed network capabilities to Marlink’s European government and defense business. Marlink has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Global RadioData Communications Ltd (GRC), a UK-based specialist in communications networks servin…

Marlink acquires GRC to strengthen European government, defence and critical infrastructure growth

Marlink has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Global RadioData Communications Ltd (GRC), a UK specialist in communication networks for defence and government customers. The transaction is expected to close later in August 2026.

► Marlink acquires GRC to strengthen European government, defence and critical infrastructure growth

Hereford, Oslo and Paris, 11 Aug 2026 – Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Global RadioData Communications Ltd (GRC), a UK specialist in communication networks for defence and government customers. The transaction is expected to close later in August 2026. Based in Hereford, GRC will contribute around £35 million in revenue and 30 specialist p…

Marlink to Acquire GRC to Expand Sovereign European Defense and Critical Infrastructure Capabilities – SatNews

On August 11, 2026, global managed network solutions provider Marlink signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Global RadioData Communications Ltd (GRC), a UK-based specialist in defense and […]

How defence infrastructure is adapting to new realities

The defence sector and the South West have a long history together. From the largest naval base in Western Europe, HMNB Devonport to pioneering facilities, such as the National Drone Hub in Cornwall, the region’s past, present and future is interlinked with the nation’s security. But as geopolitical landscapes shift and technologies accelerate, defence infrastructure is entering a new phase, where evolution is paramount to overcome challenges an…