- Comprehensive Discovery Report to establish market entry roadmap for high-performance electric propulsion technologies
Milton Keynes, UK, [08.12.2025] – Helix (a trading name of Integral Powertrain Limited), the UK-based specialist in high-performance electric powertrains and advanced e-drive technologies, today announced it has engaged SDO Associates to undertake a comprehensive Discovery Report examining strategic opportunities within the UK defence sector. This move marks a significant milestone in Helix’s planned expansion into defence, leveraging the company’s proven capabilities across motorsport, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
Defence organisations are increasingly seeking high-efficiency, low-signature, and high-reliability propulsion solutions for next-generation platforms. Helix’s advanced e-drive systems, refined through the most demanding operational environments, including Formula E, Formula 1 supply chains, hypercars, and aerospace programmes, are uniquely positioned to address these emerging defence requirements.
The Discovery Report will provide Helix with a structured strategic analysis of the defence landscape, key programmes, capability needs and specific opportunities where Helix’s technologies offer distinct operational advantages. This analysis will establish a clear roadmap for market entry, identifying priority opportunities, key stakeholders and the most effective engagement strategy to accelerate Helix’s position within the defence sector.
Defence is a natural extension of Helix’s expertise,” said Leighton King, Chief Commercial Officer at Helix. “Our technologies have been proven in the most performance-critical environments globally. This engagement with SDO Associates will give us the strategic intelligence and market clarity we need to enter the defence sector with confidence and establish Helix as a credible supplier of choice for advanced propulsion solutions.”
SDO Associates brings extensive expertise in defence sector strategy and established relationships across UK defence procurement and capability development. The company’s Discovery Report framework will deliver a tailored, insight-driven evaluation aligned with Helix’s capabilities and long-term strategic objectives.
“Helix represents exactly the kind of innovative, engineering-led company that defence organisations need,” said Stu Olden, CEO of SDO Associates. “Their track record in high-performance applications, combined with UK-based manufacturing capability, positions them well within the sector. We’re looking forward to supporting their strategic expansion.”
This collaboration establishes the foundation for Helix’s Defence sector expansion, positioning the company to capture emerging opportunities in next-generation defence platforms and critical high-performance applications. The Discovery Report will guide Helix’s market entry strategy, ensuring their engagement is targeted, operationally credible and strategically aligned with sector priorities.
About SDO Associates
SDO Associates is a specialised business development and commercial consultancy supporting micro and SME companies to grow their business in the defence, aerospace and space sectors. Leveraging a trusted network of consultants, associates, and strategic partners. With over 40 years of sector experience, we deliver event support, tailored growth strategies, hands-on business development and commercial support. Our core capability lies in identifying and unlocking new opportunities for engineering and technology-led businesses, ensuring alignment with market needs and buyer expectations. With deep sector insight and a collaborative approach, we connect SMEs with key stakeholders across the defence, aerospace and space ecosystems, enabling them to scale effectively, win contracts, and position themselves for long-term success.
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