MTX Solutions, a joint venture between Swift Works Limited and BFO NEXt Limited, has been launched to enhance the United Kingdom’s defence capabilities. The partnership brings together the expertise of two leading companies in embedded systems, mission-critical technology, and high-performance software development. This collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge technological solutions to address the evolving challenges of the UK’s defence sector.
Leading MTX Solutions are Squadron Leader Robert Slaughter BEng (Hons) CEng FIMechE CMgr MCMI and Jamie Campbell BSc (Hons), MBA, MBCS CITP. Slaughter is a graduate of the Empire Test Pilots’ School and a veteran of the Royal Air Force, while Campbell previously served as the Game Development Service Line Director and Global Head of Innovation at Keywords Studios. Their combined technical proficiency and operational insight make MTX Solutions uniquely positioned to deliver practical and advanced solutions to real-world defence scenarios.
The joint venture has already caught the attention of the UK Government Defence Innovation initiatives, although details of their projects remain confidential. Their presence at DSEI 2025, a major defence and security exhibition, will provide a platform for MTX Solutions to showcase their capabilities to a wider audience.
Speaking on the launch of MTX Solutions, Slaughter stated that “UK defence is facing increasingly uncertain challenges and must embrace rapid and innovative technologies to maintain its capabilities. Small enterprises like MTX Solutions are crucial in delivering cost-effective solutions to the warfighter in a timely manner.” Campbell added, “MTX Solutions brings together our expertise in embedded systems and high-performance software with an agile, innovation-focused approach to address the evolving needs of UK defence. Our partnership is built on shared values and a commitment to providing cutting-edge capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness.”
BFO NEXt Limited is a UK registered company and a part of the BFO Defence Group, while Swift Works Limited is also registered with Companies House. For further information, please contact info@mtxsolutions.co.uk.
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