PW Defence
Military pyrotechnics, smoke, camouflage and chemical detection systems for defence forces worldwide
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- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-29
About PW Defence
PW Defence, which operates under the Wescom Defence name and is part of Wescom Group, manufactures energetic materials and military pyrotechnics, including flash and flare, smoke compositions, battlefield illumination, obstacle breaching and tactical signalling. Its range also covers multispectral camouflage (ATMIS), chemical and explosive detection systems, and soldier survivability and operational infrastructure products.
Customers are defence forces and defence organisations. The company sells products and offers integration and support services, including configuration and layout planning for ATMIS signature management systems. It also provides environmental testing and qualification, covering UN 'Orange Book' testing, drop, vibration and climatic testing, with UKAS-accredited partners used where required.
PW Defence was established in 1949 in the UK, originally as Haley and Weller, and is headquartered in Derby. The group has manufacturing sites in the UK, Germany, Australia and Spain. The company's history also includes the acquisitions of Ketech Defence and BCB International.
Product: Military pyrotechnics, smoke compositions, multispectral camouflage (ATMIS), chemical and explosive detection systems, and environmental testing services.
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