Fire control, surveillance, and positioning systems for demanding environments
Class leading surveillance, targeting and fire control systems for Land and Maritime domains around the world.
For demanding environments, demand the best. We are Chess Dynamics.
Modular multi-sensor systems providing precise reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and Ground Based Air Defence capability for land operations.
AI-powered target detection, classification and tracking. Built on DEFT tracking and CHARM edge processing for real-time analysis and enhanced situational awareness.
Electro-optical systems delivering advanced maritime surveillance, target tracking and gunfire control for precise situational awareness at sea.
Battlespace-proven C-UAS technology integrating precision optics, AI tracking and layered countermeasures for reliable drone detection, drone tracking and defeat in complex environments.
Defence Leaders around the world work with us for market-leading, reliable defence systems.
Chess Dynamics designs and manufactures integrated defence systems and electro-optical solutions trusted across land, sea and air. Our battlespace-proven technology supports surveillance, targeting and air defence missions worldwide.
Designed by experts, built by specialists, maintained by professionals.
DESIGNED BY EXPERTS
Innovation is in our DNA. Three decades of consistent demonstration of engineering excellence, founded on our ability to design and manufacture robust, upgradeable and scalable systems. Safeguard and secure your most valuable assets with Chess Dynamics.
Latest News
29/10/2025
Celebrating 20 Years at Chess Dynamics
This month, we’re proud to celebrate an incredible milestone - 20 years with Chess Dynamics for Alan Greenfield, one of our long-serving team members.
Find out more07/10/2025
Chess Dynamics Strengthens Senior Leadership Team
Chess Dynamics is pleased to announce recent additions to its Senior Leadership Team, reflecting the company’s commitment to stability, growth and customer success.
Find out more22/09/2025
Chess Dynamics welcomes Andy Smith as new Managing Director
Chess Dynamics is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Smith as its new Managing Director.
Find out more09/09/2025
Chess Dynamics Advances Trusted Surveillance System With New Upgrade
Lightweight, modular platform delivering sharper imaging, AI-enabled tracking, and future-ready connectivity
Find out more09/09/2025
Chess Dynamics Expands Proven Positioner Portfolio With Launch of Omega
Higher torque platform built for payloads up to 500kg (½ tonne) — a step change in capability
Find out more03/09/2025
Chess Dynamics and fellow subsidiary, SEA Strengthen Relationship with £6.2M Order
Chess Dynamics has reinforced its relationship with fellow Cohort Group company SEA, securing an order worth £6.2 million to supply a quantity of trainable bases for integration into SEA’s Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher System .
Find out more12/08/2025
Chess Dynamics Secures £3.75 Million in Radar Turntable Orders
The orders, which include an award for six radar turntables from Terma, a global leader in defence and aerospace systems, reinforce Chess’s position as a trusted supplier of high-performance, tailored antenna platforms for mission-critical radar systems.
Find out more29/07/2025
Introducing the CHARM150AGX – A Leap Forward in Edge Video Processing
We’re excited to announce the launch of the CHARM150AGX, the latest addition to our CHARM product family – joining the trusted MiniCHARM and CHARM100NX.
Find out more21/07/2025
MP Fred Thomas Visits Chess Dynamics Plymouth Office in Pursuit of Defence Technology Innovation
Fred Thomas MP, Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View and co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Defence Technology, visited Chess Dynamics.
Find out more17/07/2025
Flexibility in Focus: Showcasing Our C-UAS Capability
At the MoD C-UAS Expo on 16 July, we demonstrated what true operational flexibility looks like. Taking our system outdoors and onto the Ranger test vehicle, we showcased its versatility, performance, and readiness for real-world missions.
Find out more25/06/2025
Balancing Service and Sales – Meet Rich Varley, Senior Sales Manager & Military Reservist
On 25 June, we celebrated Reserves Day. This day is a moment to shine a spotlight on the men and women who balance civilian life with military service. As part of the wider Armed Forces Week celebrations, Reserves Day honours the vital contribution of reservists across all branches of the UK Armed Forces.
Find out more23/06/2025
Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day
“Follow what you enjoy most and just see where it leads. Don’t put too much pressure on choosing one specific path—along the way, you might discover something you enjoy even more but never considered before.”
Find out more16/06/2025
Chess dynamics' Vision4ce Tracking Technology Demonstrates Outstanding Performance at Dstl Trials
Advanced AI-driven tracking system successfully tested against multiple dynamic targets in challenging conditions
Find out more11/06/2025
Chess Dynamics secures UK customer for SeaEagle Digital EOSS
Chess Dynamics signs contract for its latest generation SeaEagle Digital Electro-Optical Surveillance System (EOSS-D).
Find out more24/02/2025
Chess Dynamics Welcomes Owen Sogeler to the Sales Team
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Sogeler to the Chess Dynamics sales team, as we continue to expand the reach and impact of our Vision4ce brand—our advanced suite of real-time video processing, tracking, and AI-enabled target detection solutions.
Find out more14/11/2024
Chess Dynamics Continues to Strengthen Sales Team with Key Appointments
Chess Dynamics has appointed two new Sales Managers to further strengthen its team in CLS (Customer Logistics Support) and the Maritime Sector.
Find out more04/11/2024
Chess Dynamics launches Fire Control Radar and Electro-optical system, optimised for the control of naval guns
Chess Dynamics has launched its next generation Fire Control Radar and Electro-optical system – SeaEagle FCRO – designed to deliver precision fire control for any in service naval gun, with applicability also to other types of weapon.
Find out more03/10/2024
Chess Dynamics secures £6.7m contract to provide ground-based sensor systems to major defence prime
Chess Dynamics (Chess) is to provide a large quantity of ground-based sensor systems to a major European defence prime, as part of a contract worth more than £6.7 million.
Find out more30/09/2024
Chess Dynamics showcases industry leading surveillance at ADAS 2024
Chess Dynamics was delighted to have exhibited at ADAS for the first time this year, and Group Managing Director David Tuddenham and Senior Naval Sales Manager Martin Read were on hand at the stand throughout the show in Manila, The Philippines.
Find out more27/09/2024
Chess Dynamics raises money for MacMillan Cancer Support
Chess Dynamics colleagues unleashed their inner Mary Berrys and Paul Hollywoods for a nautical themed Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning raising over £408!
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