Wescom Defence

Part of Wescom Group, Wescom Defence is a UK headquartered provider of integrated survivability capabilities for defence and security customers worldwide. With specialist facilities across the UK, Germany, Spain and Australia, covering more than 293,000m², the business manufactures over three million pyrotechnic products annually and supports the UK Ministry of Defence, German BMVg, NATO allies and international defence organisations.

Drawing on more than a century of pyrotechnic expertise, Wescom Defence develops and manufactures high quality Class 1.1–1.4 energetic, pyrotechnic and explosive products. Its advanced mechanical and chemical engineering capabilities support battlefield illumination, screening and signalling and weapon effects simulation. The portfolio also includes man-portable minefield and obstacle breaching systems, hazard and tactical lighting, and solutions for identifying explosive and nerve agent threats.

The acquisition of BCB International has broadened Wescom Defence's offering across soldier survivability, signature management, sustainment, operational infrastructure, custom kitting, and prime contracting. With more than 160 years of experience, BCB supplies practical, field proven equipment for military, government, maritime and humanitarian operations in demanding environments. Its expertise spans the complete programme lifecycle, from urgent operational requirements and bespoke equipment packages to logistics coordination, compliant export arrangements and long term support.

The combined portfolio includes ATMIS, Wescom Defence's advanced multispectral signature management capability, designed and supplied by BCB International. ATMIS solutions for individuals, vehicles and static positions help reduce detection across visual, near-infrared, thermal and radar sensor bands, supporting survivability in the increasingly transparent modern battlespace.

Together, Wescom Defence and BCB provide customers with integrated, dependable solutions shaped by operational need. Through technical innovation, rigorous engineering and trusted partnerships, Wescom Defence delivers scalable capability that enhances protection, readiness and effectiveness across training and live operations worldwide. Its responsive, customer focused approach brings complementary technologies together under one trusted defence partner.