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Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the appointment of a recently retired major general as a defence advisor and the market opportunity for the company's Goliath batteries. Purdy highlighted Anderton-Brown's decades of military experience across procurement, logistics and communication systems, saying he is helping Ilika engage with defence manufacturing partners and identify applications where Goliath could be particularly well differentiated. The appointment comes as Ilika builds on positive results announced earlier in the year following battlefield testing of Goliath batteries. Batteries manufactured towards the end of 2025 were provided for testing by an agency advising the UK Ministry of Defence, and Ilika has since been engaging further with the defence industry. The company is now analysing potential markets for its 10Ah Goliath prototype cell while working to productise the technology, with Purdy explaining that selecting applications suited to Goliath's particular characteristics will be key to the commercialisation strategy. On the wider market, Purdy pointed to the growing role of autonomous systems and battery-powered communications and intelligence equipment within defence: "So we're seeing that it is a huge opportunity," he said. "And what's absolutely key for us is that we choose the right beachhead application." The next stage will involve engagement with partners providing battery-powered solutions to the defence sector, which Purdy said is expected to generate news flow in the coming months, with Anderton-Brown's experience central to that push. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and videos. Give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you don’t miss future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Ilika #IlikaPLC #Goliath #GoliathBatteries #SolidStateBatteries #BatteryTechnology #DefenceTechnology #DefenceIndustry #Defence #BatteryInnovation #AutonomousSystems #MOD #EnergyStorage #GraemePurdy #Proactive

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A), a pioneer of solid-state battery technology, has appointed a recently retired major general as a strategic adviser to help sell its batteries into the defence sector. Robin Anderton-Brown joins after a 30-year military career that ended as two-star...

Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy walked WardsAuto through the challenge behind scaling battery production in the region — and why he believes success at it would create a competitive advantage for the industry.

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) has completed its PRIMED programme, boosting Goliath battery performance. It's now focused on early revenue from its 10Ah cell, with interest from defence, e-bike and automotive partners. Genflow Biosciences Ltd (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF, FRA:WQ5) says its SLAB trial in ageing dogs has hit its primary endpoint. The CEO calls it a big accomplishment for the company's SIRT6 therapy platform. EnergyPathways PLC (AIM:EPP) has appointed Jacobs as engineering partner for its MESH storage project. The CEO calls long-duration storage "the key missing piece" of the UK's energy transition. Ariana Resources PLC (AIM:AAU, ASX:AA2, FRA:4A6) says drilling at its Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe confirms "very high-grade, wide zones" of mineralisation. Metallurgical samples are now being tested in China. Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF, FRA:TMU) has hit silver equivalent grades over 100 grams a tonne at Mushima North in Zambia. News flow should build as the final quarter looms. Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST, FRA:9FD) has secured £800,000 of new business in its fire protection division since June. The CEO says momentum's building fast behind its Injectaclad product. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) CEO Graeme Purdy spoke with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the latest progress with the company's Goliath battery technology following completion of its PRIMED programme, and why Ilika is focusing on commercial opportunities for its 10Ah cell. Purdy highlighted improved manufacturing repeatability as a particularly important outcome, with Ilika using its automated pilot line to produce a consistent set of cells for evaluation by different partners, something he said matters when engineers assess cells for integration into battery packs. On the decision to optimise the 10Ah format rather than move straight to 50Ah, Purdy said Ilika sees potential applications across consumer appliances including e-bikes, as well as defence: "I think this is a good point to start generating revenue and to identify some beachhead markets." He also discussed independent testing by About:Energy and the importance of third-party validation. Potential customers can access independently verified cell parameters through About:Energy's database and model how the cells would perform in their own duty cycles, a process Purdy said this could shrink from months to just a few days. Looking towards commercialisation, Purdy said Ilika plans to initially deploy its 1.5MWh automated pilot line for small-volume, high-margin manufacturing, with some target beachhead markets requiring volumes the existing pilot line can already service, allowing Ilika to move forward without waiting for automotive-scale manufacturing. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews and videos. If you found this interview useful, give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. Read Proactive's Editorial Policy here: https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/pages/editorialPolicy #Ilika #Goliath #SolidStateBattery #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #BatteryInnovation #EBikes #DefenceTechnology #BatteryManufacturing #CleanTech #SolidStateBatteries #EnergyTechnology #IlikaPLC #Investing #Proactive

Sunda Energy PLC (AIM:SNDA, FRA:GHA0) expects its New Zealand acquisition to complete around late September or early October. The producing assets averaged over 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day in H1, and it's also opened a capital access window in London while exploring funding options. Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF, FRA:3ZX1, AIM:SEI) has signed a deal for a 5% stake in Angola's Block KON-16, paying $2.5 million for the interest. Partners are now working towards a pre-salt exploration well in 2027. Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) has completed a grant-backed programme boosting energy density and cycle life in its Goliath battery prototypes. It's also kicked off a 12-month joint development deal with iconic folding bike maker Brompton. Ariana Resources PLC (AIM:AAU, ASX:AA2, FRA:4A6) has returned broad gold zones from drilling at its 1.6 million ounce Dokwe project in Zimbabwe, including one hole at nearly 47 grams per tonne. Samples are now being shipped to China for feasibility-level testwork. MP Evans Group PLC (AIM:MPE) could expand its Kota Bangun palm oil project in East Kalimantan by over 3,000 hectares after a $2 million land deal. It's spending around $20-25 million bringing the new areas into production, feeding into its existing mills. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels, and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A), the UK developer of solid-state battery technology, said it had successfully completed its grant-supported PRIMED programme to improve the performance of its Goliath 10Ah battery prototypes. The project drew interest from a UK defence agency, which...

Ilika PLC (AIM:IKA, OTCQX:ILIKF, FRA:I8A) this week outlined continued commercial progress across its Stereax and Goliath solid-state battery businesses, with chief executive Graeme Purdy highlighting the company's transition into revenue generation alongside several commercial catalysts...