Personal Protection Expertise

Elite Protection

With decades of experience delivering large scale armour programmes for elite forces, NP Aerospace has built a reputation for developing solutions that meet the requirements for optimum weight, performance, fit and form. Trusted by defence and law enforcement organisations worldwide, NP Aerospace personal armour systems provide exceptional protection, comfort and mission adaptability.

Engineered for All

NP Aerospace offers a comprehensive range of body armour plates engineered to meet diverse operational requirements and wearer needs. Designed to deliver ballistic protection without compromising mobility or comfort, the portfolio includes specialist women’s body armour developed from the ground up to meet the distinct needs of servicewomen.

End-to-End In-House Capability

NP Aerospace delivers complete end-to-end service, from design, complex engineering and ballistic testing, through to advanced composite manufacturing and final assembly. Combining 100 years of experience in producing lightweight survivability solutions using advanced materials, with in-house UK design, testing and manufacturing, NP Aerospace develops high-performance solutions you can rely on.

High-volume manufacturing

As a manufacturer with high-volume capacity facilities, we can produce 200,000 plates and 100,000 helmets a year and support large scale EOD suit programmes. Through repeatable automation we deliver consistent product quality, while reducing both production cost and time.

Proven Ballistic Performance

Our on-site, independently audited ISO 17025 UKAS-accredited laboratory and ballistic firing range enables rapid product testing across a range of environments, ensuring international performance standards and requirements are consistently met. The in-house test facility supports accelerated product development and ongoing verification of production accuracy, quality and performance.