An Industrial designer, defence intelligence specialist and security consultant, Christian Crompton-Howes founded Vaska Group in 2019, recognising the defence industry's need for a design consultancy whose technical and practical expertise matched its innovative vision. In a crowded and competitive market, fusing front-line experience with technical expertise has set Vaska Apart.

Crompton-Howes serves as an Intelligence Officer and Troop Commander in 131 Commando Sqn, Royal Engineers, and formerly served within 3 Military Intelligence Battalion bringing valuable field experience to his role as founder of Vaska Group. He also holds positions as Chief Product Officer at Steel Core Group Ltd, further enhancing his expertise in the defence and security sectors.

"Having designed critical systems and equipment for some of the world's most elite military and security organisations, and as a result of working with cutting-edge manufacturers in the defence, intelligence, and law enforcement sectors, I feel that Vaska Group is the natural culmination of years of experience and strategic collaboration."

Vaska’s mission is to eliminate the inefficiencies and logistical barriers which routinely impact defence projects, not only financially but also in terms of deployment timelines and unnecessary operational compromises. Through forging a deep understanding of our clients' strategic needs, controlling the design trajectory throughout the project timeline, and focusing on key decisions, secure communication, and relationships from the outset, Vaska is uniquely placed to deliver on mission-critical enterprises.

We maximise operational effectiveness and provide a service representing true value in the high-stakes world of national security and defence. Our approach combines military insight with industrial design expertise, ensuring that every product we create, and capability we offer is not just functionally superior, but also perfectly aligned with the complex requirements of modern warfare and security operations.