Platform Survivability Expertise

At NP Aerospace we continue to reinforce our position as survivability partner for a wide range of vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With 35 years of experience working on complex armour programmes, we understand your challenges and the requirement to deliver lifesaving protection at a reduced weight. We bring together all of the necessary expertise and components, from highly skilled engineers, military grade materials, processes and advanced manufacturing capabilities, to in house armour testing and validation.  

We design and manufacture vehicle protection systems to internationally recognised standards, including VPAM, PAS 300, EN 1063, EN 1522/1523 and STANAG 4569. Solutions can be engineered to achieve or exceed the full range of performance levels within these standards, ensuring the optimum balance of survivability, weight, mobility and cost to meet customer requirements.

Survivability for Any Platform

As a proven survivability partner, NP Aerospace offers vehicle armour design and manufacturing for a vast range of vehicles from Civilian Armoured Vehicles and Light Armoured Vehicles to Heavy Armoured Vehicles. Having delivered major vehicle programmes for leading defence organisations, we have built a reputation for delivering solutions that enhance mission versatility, tactical mobility and operational readiness.

Custom Armour Solutions

We have extensive engineering capability to design complete custom composite armour systems which meet the specific requirements of our customers. Known for our flexibility, speed and customer centric approach, whatever your platform survivability requirements are, we will develop the right solution for you.

High-Performance Composites

NP Aerospace combines core competencies in materials technology, manufacturing processes and integration to deliver world-leading composite armour systems. Engineered using a unique combination of advanced ceramic and structural composite materials, our high-performance multi-hit armour weighs up to 50% less than equivalent steel products.

Tested to Extremes

Our on-site independently audited ISO 17025 UKAS accredited Ballistic Laboratory and Range keeps us at the forefront of armour technology, enabling ongoing verification of production accuracy and performance. We can meet wide ranging global requirements for blast, ballistic and artillery shell splinter protection.