Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems

About Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems

Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems (ABBS) develops active and passive blast protection systems to improve survivability for occupants of armored vehicles and aircraft against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The company was founded in the UK in 2009 by Roger Sloman, who has a background in developing breakthrough products, including introducing carbon fiber into Formula 1 motor racing in 1975. ABBS was acquired by Fire Holding GmbH in September 2021.

The company's core business revolves around providing survivability solutions for the global defense industry. Its business model focuses on direct sales of custom-tailored protection systems to military organizations and defense contractors. Revenue is generated through contractual agreements for these advanced systems, with potential for ongoing service, maintenance, and update agreements. ABBS also partners with defense contractors and research institutions for co-development projects. The firm has worked with the US Army and has sold systems to the USA, Israel, and the UK.

ABBS offers a suite of patented technologies. Key products include: - **VGAM™ (Vehicle Global Acceleration Mitigation)**: This active system uses patented Linear Rocket Motors (LRM™) to counteract the lifting forces from a mine blast, preventing the vehicle from being thrown into the air. - **VAFS™ (Vehicle Active Floor System)**: An active system with actuators that pull the vehicle floor away from occupants' feet to reduce injuries from floor shock. - **CRBP™ (Composite Reinforced Belly Plate)**: A passive solution that absorbs energy and minimizes vehicle deformation during a blast. The company is also developing safety systems for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, minefield breaching concepts, and systems for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Additionally, ABBS has exclusive rights to market and sell 4D Radar and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to the defense market in partnership with Cavonix and AIM Technologies.