Wescom Defence

Wescom Defence is a trusted global producer of pyrotechnics to the defence industry. Headquartered in the UK, our unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, expertise and reliability has been cemented by more than 100 years’ experience and is built on strong customer foundations. Whether you are a long-standing or new client, our aim is to develop a long-term relationship and provide you with an unmatched, bespoke service.

What we create

We design, manufacture and supply high-quality Class 1.1-1.4 energetic material and pyrotechnics at our facilities in UK, Germany and Spain that have a combined area of 293,000m2. For more than 100 years we have provided the expertise, reliability and collaboration that our customers know and trust and we will continue in our pursuit of excellence.

In 2021, we acquired PW Defence to expand our defence product portfolio, international sales network and benefit from new manufacturing and testing facilities. Our range now boasts more than 500 products and we manufacture more than 3 million pyrotechnic products a year. We are a trusted supplier to UK MoD, German BMVg, our NATO allies and friendly nations worldwide.

Why choose us

Unrivalled service

Our reputation is built on long-standing collaborations with our customers. You are at the core of everything we do and we aim to build a relationship that lasts by delivering a product and service tailored to your individual requirements.

Unmatched expertise

Our leading chemists, designers, energetic material scientists and industrial engineers work to create an extensive range of technologically advanced explosive and pyrotechnic products and payloads. Safety, quality, performance and reliability are paramount.

Security of supply

Providing assurance and a rapid response to your needs.

What we do

Our expertise covers four key areas: Signalling and screening

Our products enable effective and reliable battlefield communication for the location and extraction of combat forces in challenging operating environments, including vehicle defensive aids.

Training and simulation

We maximise combat force readiness and effectiveness by creating immersive sensory training in a safe, realistic battlefield training simulated environment.

Man-portable obstacle breaching

We clear the way ahead, facilitating effective, portable pathway clearance solutions for expeditionary forces and special operations.

Search and Rescue

We provide comprehensive, proven, and reliable capability to mark or communicate position. Effective critical asset marking, including solutions for submarines or individual position marking during daytime and night-time search and rescue operations.

270 EMPLOYEES

5 MANUFACTURING SITES

500 PRODUCTS

6 BRANDS INTL. PRESENCE

80 COUNTRIES

10 ACCREDITATIONS

Safeguarding Maritime Effectiveness

Search & Rescue

Submarine Escape Beacons

Submarine Smoke Signals & Flares

Distress Signals

Search & Rescue

Sound Signals

Diver Recall Signals