Advanced Lightweight Composite Armour Systems

Advanced lightweight composite armour systems are rapidly becoming a core requirement across land and naval platforms, as operators and OEMs balance increasing threat levels with the need to preserve mobility, payload, and platform performance. Traditional steel-only solutions are no longer sufficient to meet modern survivability and weight constraints.

DEW Engineering brings proven, in-service expertise in the design, integration, and manufacture of advanced composite and hybrid armour systems, tailored to specific platform and mission requirements. Our focus is on delivering optimized protection-to-weight ratios—enhancing ballistic performance while maintaining mobility, fuel efficiency, and structural integrity.

A key differentiator is DEW’s integrated supply chain, including access to high-performance ceramic strike face materials through CoorsTek’s facility in Turnov. This enables greater control over material quality, lead times, and scalability, while ensuring consistent performance across armour solutions.

Working closely with OEMs and end users, DEW supports the full lifecycle—from threat analysis and concept development through prototyping, validation, and full-rate production. Capabilities include add-on armour kits, vehicle door and floor protection, transparent armour integration, and naval survivability enhancements.

For OEMs, DEW provides a dependable integration partner aligned with platform requirements and production schedules. For operators, we deliver proven, mission-ready solutions that can be rapidly deployed or upgraded in response to evolving threats.

Engage with DEW to explore how advanced composite armour—supported by a robust, vertically integrated supply chain—can deliver a decisive advantage in protection, performance, and adaptability.