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Rad Propulsion

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RAD engineers advanced systems architecture for next-generation marine platforms, serving the offshore, defence, and oceanographic sectors. The company specializes in intelligent control systems and scalable architecture for marine robotic vessels.

Founders & leadership

RDRich Daltry
Rich DaltryCo-founder / directorRich Daltry is a naval architect with over 20 years in the maritime sector, including 13 years as co-founder of ASV Global (acquired by L3Harris in 2018), and currently serves as Co-CEO and Co-founder of RAD, which develops intelligent control systems and architecture for autonomous marine vessels.
DHDan Hook
Dan HookCo-founder / CEODan Hook is a qualified Naval Architect and Chartered Engineer with over 20 years in uncrewed and autonomous marine systems. He studied at the University of Southampton, worked as a Naval Architect and Technical Director at Seaspeed Marine Consulting, co-founded ASV Global (acquired by L3 Harris), served as Managing Director of Armada (Ocean Infinity) and held the group CTO role overseeing uncrewed ship technology development, and is now Co-founder and CEO of Rad Propulsion.

Investors · 3

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
RAD PROPULSION LTD
Company number
11700102
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
27 Nov 2018
Registered office
Appledram Barns, Birdham Road, Chichester, PO20 7EQ
Nature of business (SIC)
71122 — Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2025 · next due 30 Sept 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 26 Nov 2025 · next due 10 Dec 2026

Current officers · 5

  • Peter Ross Byford — director, appointed 8 Jun 2026
  • Richard Daltry — director, appointed 27 Nov 2018
  • Daniel James Hook — director, appointed 27 Nov 2018
  • Mercia Fund Management (nominees) Limited — corporate director, appointed 20 Feb 2026
  • One Planet Capital Limited — corporate director, appointed 20 Feb 2026

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 7 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Rad Propulsion do?
RAD engineers advanced systems architecture for next-generation marine platforms, serving the offshore, defence, and oceanographic sectors. The company specializes in intelligent control systems and scalable architecture for marine robotic vessels.
Who founded Rad Propulsion?
Rad Propulsion was founded by Rich Daltry, Dan Hook.
Who are Rad Propulsion's investors?
Rad Propulsion's investors include One Planet Capital, The FSE Group, Vala Capital.