Smiths Group

Smiths Group is a British multinational engineering company headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates through four main divisions: Smiths Detection, Smiths Medical, Smiths Interconnect, and Flex‑Tek. These divisions provide threat detection and security equipment, medical devices, electronic components and connectors, and flexible tubing and heating solutions respectively. The company serves markets that include aerospace, defense, healthcare, and general industrial sectors. Smiths Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and maintains an international presence with operations in multiple countries. Its core competencies lie in combining precision engineering with advanced technology to meet stringent safety and performance requirements.

On 1 January 2025 Smiths Group reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to its systems. The company responded by isolating the affected infrastructure and activating its business continuity protocols. It engaged external cybersecurity specialists to assist with containment and recovery efforts. The incident prompted an assessment of potential broader impacts on operations and data. Smiths Group stated that it is working to restore normal operations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory obligations. Further updates on the situation were indicated to be provided as the investigation progresses.