Armoured Fighting Vehicles and Upgrades

Military Vehicle armed with steel plate
Clifton Steel’s armored plate is fully DOD-approved.
Military artillery armed with armoured plate
We can supply large or small quantities of armored steel plate bespoke to a customer’s requirements.
Convoy of military jeeps
Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to provide the best quality steel plate in the industry, bar none.


Heflin Steel products from ESCO Corporation, have earned the reputation as the highest quality armor plate in North America.

ARMOR GARD® has become the most recognized trade name in the United States for commercial armor plate.

ARMOR GARD® is used in a variety of armoring application, including military projects.

Our 1/4in and 5/16in ARMOR GARD® are listed by underwriters laboratories to meet their standards for Bullet Resisting Materials (UL 752).


EWS’ cutting machines used include several lasers with a cutting capacity of up to 8.000mm × 2.500mm × 20mm.

EWS armour plating offers an unparalleled level of protection, and conforms to stringent specifications, such as MIL A-46100.

EWS’ armoured steel plates come from the world’s leading producers of armour plating, who bring with them a deep understanding of the protection requirements for any given project.

Military jeep with modular ballistic protection in use
GARANT provide customized modular ballistic protection for vehicles.
Personnel officer wearing personal protection apparel
GARANT can custom-make personal protective apparel ranging from NIJ protection Level I to NIJ protection level IV.
Solder wearing a highly mobile IEDD suit from Garant
GARANT IEDD suits are designed to offer maximum protection whilst not impeding the wearer’s agility.
Personnel wearing custom-make ballistic protection suit from GARANT
GARANT can custom-make personal ballistic protection according to STANAG 2920, MILSPECS and IMAS 10.30.
Example of several materials used in protection products
GARANT works utilizes state-of-the-art technology to make its protective apparel as lightweight and comfortable as possible.

Military vehicle during testing
Testing for compliance with the whole body vibration directive requires simulation of all relevant drive conditions, including off-road.
Military vehicle descending a large drop
Millbrook’s off-road facilities are the most comprehensive available anywhere in the world, providing reproducible conditions that can simulate world usage.
Aerial view of military vehicle testing ground
Millbrook is purpose-built for the rigorous testing of military trucks and other heavy vehicles.
Land Rover vehicle during testing
Millbrook operates as an independent test and development centre, providing cost-effective engineering solutions to a range of vehicle manufacturers and users.
Land Rover submerged during water testing
Challenging conditions are simulated to facilitate the development and demonstration of highly specialised vehicles.


Vehicle armour panels are designed to perform under extreme operational environments.

Lightweight panels provide the best protection at the lowest possible weights.

Aramid panels are a type of composite ballistic panel.

Flexible panels are basically used in floorings inside the vehicles.

Lightweight dyneema panels aid in easy manoeuvrability and transportability of tactical vehicles.

MOWAG Piranha III Infantry Fighting Vehicle
MOWAG PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicle with stabilised 25mm two-man turret. The PIRANHA, with its high payload to combat-weight ratio, offers the volume and weight carrying capacity required to fulfil all combat, police, logistics, border patrol and peace-keeping missions.
PIRANHA amphibious armoued vehicle in water
MOWAG PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicle with stabilised 25mm two-man turret during amphibious operation. Proven amphibious features also for seawater operations and high manoeuvrability due to joystick steering control.
PIRANHA IV 8x8 travelling through mud
MOWAG PIRANHA IV 8x8 multi-role armoured wheeled vehicle with stabilised 30mm two-man turret. Well protected, very mobile, compact vehicle with great carrying capacity and large internal volume.
EAGLE 4x4 Forward Artillery Observation Vehicle
MOWAG EAGLE IV 4x4 Military Tactical Vehicle with 12.7mm Kongsberg remote weapon station. Ideally suited as a platform for various tactical mission roles such as reconnaissance, surveillance, command or military police tasks.
DURO III Protected Ambulance Vehicle
MOWAG DURO IIIP 6x6 Protected Ambulance Vehicle as in service with the German Army. DURO stands for DUrable and RObust. Even in the most difficult terrain, the DURO drives safely and reliable in every situation.

Image of the EDJER military vehicle which is used for infantry transport
EJDER 6X6 Armoured Personnel Carrier

EJDER 6x6 Armoured Reconnaisance

EJDER 6x6 Armoured Combat Vehicle
Image of the Dragar turret system from Nurol Makina
The Dragar turret system can be equipped with a 25mm cannon or 7.62mm machine gun.
Image of TOMA riot control vehicle at training ground
TOMA riot control vehicles are armoured, high-mobility platforms ideal for navigating areas of civil unrest.

Area LED lighting product
Low profile OXLED™ flat light.
Low profile combi light in red blackout mode
Low profile combi light in red blackout mode.
Flat lights incorporated into a rigid shelter
Oxley flat lights incorporated in rigid shelter.
Driving IR light products
Oxley IR driving light.
Data transferral device using contact probes
Using a contact probe to retrieve data from an Oxley e-tag.

Merkana tank ploughing through desert
PALBAM custom fuel and water tanks are used in the Merkana tanks, the Namer and Achzarit APCs and more.
Military tank component in production
PALBAM’s fuel tanks undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they comply with all military standards.
Armored tank plating
PALBAM’s armored plating can be made from a variety of alloys, including steel and titanium, based on customer requirements.
Complex magnesium tank components
Working closely with the client, we can supply a complete range of complex components, including those made from magnesium and a variety of other metals.
Bradley vehicle with armoured plating
PALBAM armored plating is used by armored vehicles all over the world, such as the AAV 7 and Storm APCs, as well as the Bradley.

Redeployable peacekeeping camp from Paramount Group
Redeployable Peacekeeping camp.
Mine protected Marauder military vehicle
Marauder Mine Protected Vehicle.
Computer rendering of a Matador military vehicle
Matador Mine Protected Vehicle.
Maverick Armoured Internal Security Vehicle.
Maverick Armoured Internal Security Vehicle.
Ratel military vehicle with twin 26mm turret
Ratel 6x6 ICV with twin 23mm turret.


The modular structure of the vehicle makes it suitable for a wide range of purposes, and allows different choices of components and subsystems.

The AMV has protection levels up to 30mm APFSDS frontal arc, and top-class mine protection up to 10kg TNT.

The Patria AMV family has been developed to provide optimal modularity of components, and to provide adaptability between versions without changes in basic vehicle systems.

AMOS offers a high rate of fire, because it consists of a mortar turret with double-barrel 120mm mortars.

The Patria Nemo completes the Patria 120mm mortar family.


Plasan has developed a full armour solution for this DAF truck that is applicable for similar armour requirements.

The Plasan up-armoured HMMWV M1114GR. A similar concept is available for patrol vehicles and trucks.

Plasan's armour kit for the Nissan Navara offers protection up to B6 standard. It is an innovative solution offering side protection for AP threats.

Helicopter protection kits are available as modular, portable or fixed installation kits. They can provide floor, seat, wall and door protection.

Plasan portable ballistic shields provide lightweight, portable armour for optimal protection and operational flexibility.

BIGHORN 120mm recoiling mortar system
A BIGHORN 120mm recoiling mortar system on a tracked vehicle.
M60 tank plaining through water
An M60 with ballistic side protection.
Chilean M109 vehicle
A Chilean M109 upgrade.
Protected container for military use
The NEMP protected container N2C.


SABIEX has 50,000m² of warehouse space and 20,000m² of workshops, and has gained an enviable reputation throughout the world for its skilled engineering team, efficient service and guaranteed quality of its products.
The HART armoured recovery vehicle, based on a Leopard 1 chassis, was developed by SABIEX Engineerin
This ICV has been designed and developed by Sabiex, based on OF 40 tank components used on a newly designed hull.

SABIEX opto-mechanical engineers and technicians have an extensive experience that enables them to ensure the repair and modernisation of all kinds of FCS, and day and night electro-optical devices.

SABIEX buys military vehicles and surplus goods and resells after reconditioning them in its workshops.


An upgraded PANHARD AML 90.

An upgraded ENGESA EE-9 CASCAVEL.

The GENDA MK IIA Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV).

An upgraded ENGESA EE-11 URUTU.

BARMOR add-on protection system.


A new model Titan Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).

Our extensive range of armoured SUVs have been successfully tested in highly dangerous regions.

Armoured trucks and pick-up trucks.

Streit's Executive Personnel Vehicles.

Cash-in-transit and specialty vehicles.

Picture of the Goliath Special Utility Vehicle
Versatile and formidable; the Goliath special utility vehicle can deliver swiftly, silently and effectively up to ten response agents to the objective.
Picture of the Goliath armored truck used for spcial operations
Goliath is also available in hard-charging armored utility truck configuration especially suited for offroad patrols, reconnaissance, and special operations.
Image of the Savana based multi-prupose security van with configurable armor
The unit is Savana-based multi-purpose security van configurable to meet any armor requirement or emergency situation deemed necessary, and it delivers on all levels.
Image of the Warden Vehicle from Tallcoat Corporation
Under the aegis of the Warden vehicle; personnel can be transported unharmed across town to a safe location even through hostile crowded areas of civil unrest.

Timoney Armoured Personnel Carrier
Timoney Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) were originally developed and built for the Irish army during 1975.
Timoney AFV in water
Timoney's double wishbone Independent Suspension System has been fitted to many light armoured vehicles (LAV) including the Bushmaster.
Bronco all-Terrain Tracked Carrier
The Bronco all-terrain tracked carrier includes front and rear axles, an integrated transfer box and the track system final drive units.
Blast defecting hulls from AFV's
Timoney has developed a unique and innovative traction and suspension system for the unmanned Darpa UPI Crusher vehicle.
Terrex AV81 Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The Terrex AV81 armoured infantry fighting vehicle has a modular top deck which allows the vehicle configuration to be changed rapidly.

Steel plating during production in a factory setting
Triple-S has provided armour plating for many US military vehicles, including the Stryker, RG33 MRAP and the Bradley.
Steel plating during engineered production in factory setting
S3 armour plating conforms to US DoD specifications including MIL-A-46100, MIL-A-46177 and MIL-A-12560.
Steel plate shortly after production in a factory setting
S3 steel armor plates provide ballistic protection for vehicles, structures and personnel.


VR Laser are the leading manufacturers and engineers of military armour plating in Africa.

VR Laser offers the most advanced precision laser and plasma cutting services in the industry.

VR Laser offers a full range of metal welding solutions, including TIG, arc and oxy-acetylene welding.




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