09 Oct 2007

Chemring Group PLC (“Chemring” or “Group”) confirms that an incident occurred this morning at its Simmel Difesa factory in Colleferro, Italy. The Group regrets that this has resulted in one fatality and a number of injuries.

Chemring has launched a full and immediate investigation into the nature of the incident. Further information on the implications of this will be provided in due course.

For further information:

Dr David Price Chief Executive, Chemring Group PLC 01489 881880
Rupert Pittman Cardew Group 0207 930 0777