NAD Group colleagues recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Published 13 June 2026
NAD Group colleagues have been named in the King's Birthday Honours 2026 List in recognition of their outstanding contribution to UK Defence.
This year's honourees have made a real difference across logistics, maritime, land and air. Their dedication is what the honours system is designed to celebrate – remarkable service, achievement and commitment.
The honours list is published twice a year at New Year and on the King's official birthday in June. King Charles III presents awards based on recommendations from the Cabinet Office, and members of the public can also nominate someone they feel deserves recognition.
Awards are presented by members of the Royal Family at investiture ceremonies held throughout the year. Additionally, Military Service Medals and Operational Awards are announced alongside the biannual honours list.
Rupert Pearce, National Armaments Director, said:
“My heartfelt congratulations to everyone named in this year's King's Honours. In an increasingly uncertain world, the contribution of our defence workforce has never mattered more. These awards recognise the talent, dedication and professionalism that keeps our armed forces equipped and ready. All should be enormously proud.”
Congratulations to all those named below who have been commended in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026 List.
Civilian
Commander, Order of the British Empire (CBE)
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Andy Start – Former DE&S CEO and Interim National Armaments Director
Officers, Order of the British Empire (OBE)
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Professor Fiona Clark – Non-State, Leonardo UK
Members, Order of the British Empire (MBE)
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Stuart Laidler – Non-State, Serco
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Andrew Cooper – Non-State, GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage
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Mark Rowlands – Non-State, Leidos
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Hywell Baker – Non-State, SNC Mission Systems UK
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Nicholas Goddard – Dstl UK Submarine Superiority
Medallists, Order of the British Empire (BEM)
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Maureen Bingham – NAD Corporate
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Andrew Burden – NAD Core Air Fixed wing
Military
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most honourable order of the Bath
As Companion (CB)
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Major General Elizabeth Faithfull-Davies CB OBE – NAD Director Land
Promotions in and appointments to the military division of the most excellent order of the British Empire
As Knight Commander (KBE)
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Lieutenant General Simon Hamilton, KBE – Former DE&S CEO & Director General System Integration
As Officers
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Group Captain Rich Cameron, OBE – NAD Core Air Rotary Wing & UAS
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Captain Philip Burgess RN, OBE – NAD Core Maritime Type 26
As Members
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Major James Burbidge, MBE – NAD Materiel
Joint Commander’s Commendations
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Wing Commander Matthew Clarke
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Lieutenant Colonel Martin Hickie
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
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Warrant Office Class 1 David Bates
