Cygnet Texkimp

Cygnet Texkimp is a Cheshire-based engineering company that manufactures machines producing carbon fibre "prepreg," a material with both civil and military applications. The company is currently under scrutiny due to a government decision to grant them an export license to send hi-tech equipment to Armenia. Recent reports have uncovered potential links between the Armenian firm receiving the equipment and the Russian military supply chain. This has raised concerns among sanctions experts and members of parliament, who are urging the government to re-examine the export contract. The concern stems from the possibility that the exported technology could indirectly benefit Russia's war efforts, potentially violating sanctions and undermining international efforts to pressure Russia. Whitehall officials are now reviewing the decision in light of these revelations.