Naval Platform Protection
Mission critical maritime protection.
At sea, every kilogram of armour comes at the cost of speed, range or payload — so protection has to earn its place on the vessel. CES naval platform protection is engineered to deliver certified ballistic performance at the lowest achievable weight, giving warships, patrol craft and auxiliary vessels the protection to operate in the harshest maritime conditions without compromising mission capability.
Our naval portfolio spans integrated hull protection, patrol boat systems and auxiliary naval shields — each designed bespoke to the vessel and threat profile, as part of our wider platform protection range.
Why Choose CES Naval Platform Protection
Certified to recognised standards. Tested to NIJ 0108.01 and NATO STANAG 4569, covering both large and small platforms.
Ultra-lightweight by design. Composite protection is significantly lighter than conventional steel armour, enabling higher speeds and retained manoeuvrability.
Built for new-build and refit. Systems integrate seamlessly as a stand-alone external application or internally behind the hull, on new vessels and existing fleets alike.
Modular protection for critical areas. Cockpit, console and gunner positions can be protected individually, without armouring the whole platform.
Proven across every domain. Trusted by naval and maritime security forces, and manufactured under NATO security clearances.
Integrated Protection Systems
Our comprehensive protection solutions work in combination with a vessel’s hull to provide additional ballistic protection from high-level threats. The system can be added externally as a stand-alone application, or internally behind the face of the hull to work in conjunction with existing hull material. All our systems integrate seamlessly with new-build vessels as well as upgrades and re-fits.
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Patrol Boats
Our portfolio of ultra-lightweight protection solutions is specifically designed for patrol boats, RIBs and smaller craft, with modular systems protecting critical areas such as cockpit, console or gunner positions. Composite solutions are significantly lighter than conventional steel armour, enabling smaller, lighter vessels to achieve higher speeds and retain manoeuvrability.
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Auxiliary Naval Systems
Our range of modular naval shield and auxiliary systems can be modified for use in multiple areas of your fleet, protecting portable and fixed gunner positions. Our shields can also be adapted to suit new and existing vessel configurations, ensuring enhanced, standardised protection across the ship.
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Protection Standards
CES naval platform armour is designed and tested to NIJ 0108.01 and NATO STANAG 4569, with solutions scaled for both large surface vessels and smaller patrol craft. Protection can be specified for the hull, cockpit, console or gunner position independently, or combined into a fleet-wide protection architecture.
Applications
- Naval and coast guard forces requiring certified hull and superstructure protection for surface vessels.
- Patrol boat and RIB operators needing lightweight protection that preserves speed and manoeuvrability in fast-response roles.
- Shipbuilders and vessel OEMs integrating armour into new-build programmes or planning upgrades and re-fits.
- Maritime security and homeland defence units protecting gunner and console positions on mixed fleets — see our dedicated law enforcement and civilian application range.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| System types | Integrated hull protection, patrol boat systems, auxiliary naval shields |
| Protection standard | NIJ 0108.01, NATO STANAG 4569 |
| Construction | Advanced ballistic composite |
| Installation | External stand-alone or internal (behind hull); new-build or retrofit |
| Platform compatibility | Warships, patrol boats, RIBs and auxiliary vessels |
| Customisation | Bespoke to vessel configuration, threat profile and mission role |
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of naval platform protection does CES offer?
CES offers three core naval systems: integrated hull protection, patrol boat systems and modular auxiliary naval shields, each engineered to the vessel and threat profile.
What ballistic standard do CES naval systems meet?
Our naval platform armour is tested to NIJ 0108.01 and NATO STANAG 4569, with solutions scaled for both large surface vessels and smaller patrol craft.
Can naval armour be fitted to an existing vessel?
Yes. Integrated protection systems can be added externally as a stand-alone application or internally behind the hull, and are designed to integrate with new-build vessels as well as upgrades and re-fits to existing fleets.
What is the difference between integrated protection and auxiliary systems?
Integrated protection works with the hull itself to provide vessel-wide ballistic defence, while auxiliary naval systems are modular shields fitted to specific portable or fixed gunner positions, allowing protection to be added where it’s needed most.
How do I request specifications or pricing?
Detailed protection levels, test data and certification documentation are available to qualified customers. Please contact our sales team at sales@cesarmour.co.uk.
Request Specifications
For full technical specifications, certification documentation and tailored configuration support, contact our engineering team, or explore our wider platform protection range, including land platforms and aerospace platforms.
Contact our team Email: sales@cesarmour.co.uk