Naval Armour Solutions

With ever-expanding maritime threats, from high-velocity projectiles to asymmetric attacks and electronic warfare, modern warships require more than traditional steel plating. What they demand is a comprehensive survivability solution: one that delivers maximum protection while preserving speed, agility and mission effectiveness.

At Integris Composites, we understand this imperative. With over 25 years of experience supplying advanced composite armour to some of the world’s leading navies and shipbuilders, Integris has become a trusted global partner across the naval segment. Our lightweight, modular survivability systems are engineered for every class of vessel — from major surface combatants to patrol craft, fast interceptors and specialist platforms.

Tailored naval armour solutions
Integris delivers fully tailored naval survivability solutions for hull reinforcement, bridge and superstructure protection, safeguarding of machinery spaces, radome-transparent armour, or shielding of weapon stations and mission-critical compartments. Our systems combine advanced composite materials — including ceramics, aramid fibres and high-performance laminates — to provide ballistic and blast protection at a fraction of the weight of traditional steel.

The operational benefits are clear: improved speed and manoeuvrability, reduced fuel consumption, lower through-life costs and greater payload flexibility. Because all Integris solutions are modular, they can be seamlessly integrated into new builds or retrofitted into existing platforms with minimal structural modification. Precision 3D scanning, digital templating and in-house engineering ensure exact fit and rapid installation.

“Integris Composites is a global leader in survivability solutions for the naval domain, delivering lightweight, modular armour systems that protect critical assets without compromising vessel performance.” Søren Petersen, Project Manager for Naval who hold the Certificate in Naval Architecture from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy.

From threat assessment to installation
Integris offers a true end-to-end survivability capability. We support customers from initial threat analysis and protection concept development through design, manufacturing, certification, installation and long-term in-service support. All programmes are managed under rigorous quality and defence assurance standards, providing full confidence in performance, compliance and delivery.

This life-cycle approach streamlines procurement for both shipyards and naval operators. By working with a single, fully accountable protection partner, customers reduce programme complexity, shorten integration timelines and ensure consistent survivability performance throughout the vessel’s service life.

Lightweight protection without compromise
By adopting advanced composite armour rather than conventional steel solutions, navies gain decisive operational advantages. Integris protection systems preserve vessel stability and performance while delivering the required levels of ballistic and blast resistance. Reduced structural weight translates directly into improved speed, enhanced mission range and greater design freedom for sensors, weapons and payloads.

These benefits are not limited to major warships. Integris also supplies scalable protection solutions for patrol boats, small craft, crew boats, RHIBs and specialist platforms, as well as discreet survivability solutions for sensitive and private maritime applications where performance and aesthetics are equally critical.

Naval ballistic protection standards
Naval ballistic protection is most commonly specified using the NATO STANAG 4569 standard, which defines protection levels against small arms, heavy weapons, autocannon threats and explosive fragmentation. Although originally developed for land vehicles, STANAG 4569 is now the global benchmark for naval ballistic and fragmentation protection, with Levels 1–4 typically applied across most vessel classes, and higher levels used locally to protect critical areas such as the bridge, CIC, weapon stations and machinery spaces.

In some programmes, NIJ standards are also referenced for internal protection and glazing, while blast and mine resistance criteria may apply to patrol vessels operating in high-risk littoral environments. For platforms handling munitions, the UK Ministry of Defence RATTAM (Response to ATTack on AMmunition) design standards further define requirements for explosives safety, ammunition vulnerability reduction and damage containment in ships and submarines.

A trusted partner
Integris Composites is recognised as a trusted partner to the global defence industry through a combination of proven operational heritage, advanced engineering capability and full life-cycle programme support.

With more than 25 years of experience in composite armour manufacturing and a worldwide customer base, the company delivers reliable, high-capacity production backed by rigorous quality standards. Its manufacturing and engineering expertise enable the development of highly modular, scalable and radome-transparent armour solutions tailored to each platform and mission profile.

From initial threat assessment and design through to installation, certification and long-term support, Integris provides an end-to-end service model that simplifies procurement, reduces programme risk and ensures continuous survivability performance throughout a vessel’s operational life.