Reading, United Kingdom Solid State Disks Ltd (SSDL), a leading designer and manufacturer of solid-state storage solutions for legacy and long-life systems, is pleased to announce its successful renewed registration on the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR).
JOSCAR is a recognised supplier accreditation system used by major organisations across the aerospace, defence and security sectors. It provides a centralised framework for validating suppliers against stringent requirements for quality, compliance and operational capability.
Reinforcing Trust in Mission-Critical Environments
Achieving JOSCAR registration further strengthens SSDL’s position as a trusted supplier into highly regulated and performance-critical industries.
This milestone builds on SSDL’s growing presence within the defence sector, including recent project activity supporting NATO programmes, where long-term reliability, traceability and system continuity are critical.
SSDL’s solutions are widely deployed in environments where failure is not an option, including:
Aerospace and defence platforms
Industrial and process control systems
Telecommunications infrastructure
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
By successfully completing the JOSCAR validation process, SSDL demonstrates alignment with industry expectations across:
Quality management and product reliability
Supply chain transparency and traceability
Cybersecurity and data protection
Environmental and ethical standards
Supporting Long-Life Systems Where Replacement Is Not an Option
Many of the systems SSDL supports were originally designed decades ago and remain operational today due to the high cost and complexity of full system replacement.
SSDL specialises in form-fit-function solid-state replacements for legacy storage technologies—including hard disk drives, floppy disks, magneto-optical media, and tape—allowing customers to extend system life while improving reliability and reducing maintenance risk.
This capability is particularly relevant in defence and aerospace environments, where equipment lifecycles can extend well beyond the availability of original components.
Streamlining Engagement with Prime Contractors
JOSCAR registration simplifies supplier onboarding for organisations such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, along with other major primes operating within the defence ecosystem.
For customers and partners, this provides added assurance that SSDL is a validated and compliant supplier, reducing administrative overhead and accelerating project engagement.
A Continued Focus on Reliability and Engineering Excellence
Commenting on the achievement, James Hilken, Director at Solid State Disks Ltd, said: “JOSCAR reinforces what our customers already rely on us for — delivering proven, dependable solutions into environments where failure simply isn’t acceptable. It’s another step in strengthening trust across the defence and aerospace sectors.”
For further information please visit www.hellios.com/joscar
About Solid State Disks Ltd
Solid State Disks Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer specialising in solid-state storage solutions designed to replace obsolete electromechanical drives in legacy systems. Its products are deployed globally across aerospace, defence, telecommunications, industrial and semiconductor sectors, where reliability and long-term support are essential.
