Survivability · Autonomy · Protection
Engineering survivability.
Enabling autonomy.
Protecting lives.
ABBS is a UK-based defence engineering company. Established in 2009, we have a long history of designing, building and testing systems that protect personnel, infrastructure and aircraft — through rigorous engineering, live trials and a growing patent portfolio.
With real-time access to HMG think tanks, ABBS are afforded sight of cutting-edge and future threats, and retain the agility to address the problem as it’s arising.
Threat contextESTABLISHED
2009
PATENT PORTFOLIO
5 granted · 6 pending (Aug 2026)
TRADE BODY
ADS MEMBER
OPERATIONS
UK · US
About ABBS
Designed, built and tested in Britain
Formed in 2009, ABBS combines deep experience in blast survivability, rocket energetics, fusing, control and safety systems. Our current focus is the protection of homeland security and critical infrastructure against uncrewed threats, and supporting humanitarian efforts in minefield clearance.
We work alongside industry, government and research partners — taking systems from first principles to instrumented trials at approved ranges.
More about ABBS →Capabilities
Focus areas
Homeland Security
Layered protection of critical infrastructure and public spaces against emerging aerial threats.
Autonomous Systems
Technologies supporting safe, effective operation of autonomous platforms in demanding environments.
Survivability Technologies
Protection and resilience for personnel, vehicles and infrastructure under blast and ballistic threat.
Humanitarian Demining
Safer, faster clearance of mines and explosive remnants of war.
Research & Development
Energetics, fusing, control and safety systems — from concept to trial.
Engineering
Built through rigorous design, testing and iteration
In line with our controlled-disclosure policy, detailed technical material — drawings, specifications and programme information — is made available to approved partners and customers through our secure portal.
Why ABBS
Precision, trust, delivery
Our companies
The ABBS family of companies
Four specialist companies across the United Kingdom and United States, working as one.
ABBS Ltd
Blast protection & counter-drone systems
United Kingdom
ARMS Ltd
Reaction motor systems
United Kingdom
AVCP Ltd
eVTOL crash prevention
United Kingdom
ASST Inc.
North American operations
United States
Contact
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For enquiries relating to defence programmes, partnerships, investor relations or media — all enquiries are reviewed and directed to the appropriate member of the team.