Qinetiq Sees Pivot to NATO Allies to Boost UK Defense Company
Qinetiq Group Plc, the UK defense technology company, plans to pivot more to NATO allies to boost business as governments ramp up spending to defend the alliance's Eastern flank.
Countries such as Spain, Italy and Germany are increasingly using the company's test and training services in the UK, and there is rising demand for border surveillance in Poland and other Eastern European countries, Chief Executive Officer Steve Wadey said in a telephone interview. There is potential for more bilateral and multilateral agreements with NATO countries, he said.
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