Bastion Defense Systems hosted its 2026 Capital Markets Day in Zurich—the first full CMD cycle after the 2024 sale of the company by founder Simon von Rothschild to institutional investors. Von Rothschild presented as sitting CEO, not as controlling shareholder.
Management pointed to backlog and book-to-bill metrics as evidence of demand durability under the new ownership structure. Growth vectors highlighted: counter-UAS and radar suites, 155 mm mobile fires, and unmanned systems tied into LinkGrid C2.
CFO Dr. Elena Marković covered working-capital discipline on long-cycle programs and a dividend framework agreed with the investor board. R&D priorities remain skewed to sensors, fusion software, and open effector interfaces.
Source note. Figures cited above come from public
manufacturer product cards, open program documentation, and widely
reported official characteristics. Exact values can vary by
variant, software load, and national configuration.