Defence & Military

E.S.A supports national armed and security forces with their needs for armoured vehicles, combat systems, naval and aviation equipment, military clothing and boots. All supplies are subject to applicable export authorisations and comply with international regulations.

18.1 Armoured Vehicles & Combat Systems

• Light armoured wheeled vehicles 4×4 (VAB, Fennek, RG-31 type)
• Armoured personnel carriers (APC) 8×8 amphibious (Piranha, BTR type)
• Armoured fighting vehicles with turret 6×6 (VBCI, AMV type)
• Main battle tanks (MBT) new or used
• Armoured reconnaissance and command vehicles
• Military logistics all-terrain trucks 4×4 and 6×6
• Military engineering vehicles and floating bridges
• MRAP vehicles (mine and ambush protected)
• Tank transporters and military semi-trailers

18.2 Military Aviation & Naval

• Attack helicopters (Mi-28, AH-64, H145M type)
• Military utility and transport helicopters
• Surveillance, patrol and combat aircraft
• Light patrol frigates and combat frigates
• Coastal patrol boats and fast intervention vessels
• Submarines and midget submarines
• Landing craft and amphibious vessels

18.3 Combat Clothing & Uniforms

• Full multicam camouflage combat uniforms (jacket + trousers + cap)
• BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) woodland, desert and digital
• Combat shirts and T-shirts, long and short sleeve
• Tactical rip-stop cargo trousers with knee pads
• Multi-pocket tactical vests and plate carriers
• Softshell jackets and camouflage jackets
• Light ballistic combat helmets with helmet cover
• Tactical combat boots in leather and cordura
• Jungle and desert boots high ankle
• Complete individual combat equipment sets

18.4 Protection & Individual Equipment

• Bulletproof vests NIJ III and NIJ IV
• Ballistic plates in ceramic and polyethylene
• Tactical knee and elbow pads
• Ballistic goggles and protective masks
• Tactical and amphibious gloves
• Military tents for 2–20 persons
• Tactical MOLLE backpacks 20–100 L
• Night vision devices (NVG monocular and binocular)
• Secure HF/VHF/UHF communication equipment
• Tactical individual first aid kits (IFAK)