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Products & Solutions
Military Lithium-Ion Batteries
A range of bespoke rechargeable battery packs engineered to UK Defence Standards and US MIL-STD specifications. Key products include the LIPS 16 (24V, 80Ah with RS232 communications), the LIPS 15 (24V, 28Ah portable battery) and the BPMS Mk 2 (ruggedised 24V, 120Ah uninterruptible power supply). Each system incorporates smart diagnostics, fuel gauging and battery management electronics tailored to the platform.
Specialist Platform Batteries
Purpose-built battery systems designed around specific vehicle or platform requirements. Includes the CUTLASS Mk 2 high-power lithium-ion battery developed for Northrop Grumman's CUTLASS explosive ordnance disposal robot, high-voltage packs for BAE Systems Prismatic's PHASA-35 high-altitude aircraft and subsea battery systems for autonomous underwater vehicles with integrated data logging.
Battery Chargers and Conditioners
Multi-channel charging and conditioning systems for field and logistics use. The Armada is a six-channel conditioner that can prepare lithium-ion batteries to below 30% state of charge for IATA-compliant air transport and restore them on arrival. The Caravel Mk2 is a multi-channel field charger supporting a range of military battery types including those used in SquadNet radios.
Cables and Adaptors
Custom cable assemblies and battery adaptors built to interface Lincad batteries with specific equipment and platform connectors. Produced to the same defence and environmental standards as Lincad's battery products.
About
Lincad is a British family-owned company founded in 1986 by Brian Soden, who identified an unmet need for purpose-built battery systems within the UK Ministry of Defence supply chain. Based in Ash Vale, Surrey, Lincad designs and manufactures bespoke rechargeable batteries, charging systems and ancillary equipment to UK Defence Standard and US Military Standard specifications. With around 40 employees, the company has built close to four decades of expertise in lithium-ion chemistry, electromagnetic compatibility and environmental performance testing.
Offices
Ash Vale, United KingdomCustomers & Partners
UK Ministry of DefenceBAE Systems PrismaticLeonardoNorthrop GrummanTeam LeidosThalesDanish DefenceAustralian Department of DefenceMarshall Aerospace
Timeline
2025-10
Returned to a fully rebuilt, state-of-the-art facility at the original Ash Vale site following 21 months of reconstruction.
2025-06
Secured contract with BAE Systems Prismatic to develop high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs for the PHASA-35 high-altitude solar drone.
2024-01
A fire on 31 January caused catastrophic damage to the Ash Vale facility; business continuity plans kept supply to customers running throughout.
2018
Signed multi-year supply agreements with Team Leidos and launched the Armada six-channel battery conditioner.
2017
Secured Leonardo LINAPS programme power systems contract, establishing a long-term relationship with a major defence prime.
1986
Founded in Ash Vale, Surrey by Brian Soden to supply bespoke battery systems to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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No positions available
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Products & Solutions
Military Lithium-Ion Batteries
A range of bespoke rechargeable battery packs engineered to UK Defence Standards and US MIL-STD specifications. Key products include the LIPS 16 (24V, 80Ah with RS232 communications), the LIPS 15 (24V, 28Ah portable battery) and the BPMS Mk 2 (ruggedised 24V, 120Ah uninterruptible power supply). Each system incorporates smart diagnostics, fuel gauging and battery management electronics tailored to the platform.
Specialist Platform Batteries
Purpose-built battery systems designed around specific vehicle or platform requirements. Includes the CUTLASS Mk 2 high-power lithium-ion battery developed for Northrop Grumman's CUTLASS explosive ordnance disposal robot, high-voltage packs for BAE Systems Prismatic's PHASA-35 high-altitude aircraft and subsea battery systems for autonomous underwater vehicles with integrated data logging.
Battery Chargers and Conditioners
Multi-channel charging and conditioning systems for field and logistics use. The Armada is a six-channel conditioner that can prepare lithium-ion batteries to below 30% state of charge for IATA-compliant air transport and restore them on arrival. The Caravel Mk2 is a multi-channel field charger supporting a range of military battery types including those used in SquadNet radios.
Cables and Adaptors
Custom cable assemblies and battery adaptors built to interface Lincad batteries with specific equipment and platform connectors. Produced to the same defence and environmental standards as Lincad's battery products.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Lincad doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
Lincad is a British family-owned company founded in 1986 by Brian Soden, who identified an unmet need for purpose-built battery systems within the UK Ministry of Defence supply chain. Based in Ash Vale, Surrey, Lincad designs and manufactures bespoke rechargeable batteries, charging systems and ancillary equipment to UK Defence Standard and US Military Standard specifications. With around 40 employees, the company has built close to four decades of expertise in lithium-ion chemistry, electromagnetic compatibility and environmental performance testing.
Offices
Ash Vale, United KingdomCustomers & Partners
UK Ministry of DefenceBAE Systems PrismaticLeonardoNorthrop GrummanTeam LeidosThalesDanish DefenceAustralian Department of DefenceMarshall Aerospace
Timeline
2025-10
Returned to a fully rebuilt, state-of-the-art facility at the original Ash Vale site following 21 months of reconstruction.
2025-06
Secured contract with BAE Systems Prismatic to develop high-voltage lithium-ion battery packs for the PHASA-35 high-altitude solar drone.
2024-01
A fire on 31 January caused catastrophic damage to the Ash Vale facility; business continuity plans kept supply to customers running throughout.
2018
Signed multi-year supply agreements with Team Leidos and launched the Armada six-channel battery conditioner.
2017
Secured Leonardo LINAPS programme power systems contract, establishing a long-term relationship with a major defence prime.
1986
Founded in Ash Vale, Surrey by Brian Soden to supply bespoke battery systems to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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