About ABBS
A UK defence technology developer since 2009
ABBS combines expertise in survivability, autonomous systems, energetics and safety systems — supporting defence, homeland security and humanitarian organisations.
ABBS test range — United Kingdom
Company Overview
Formed in 2009, Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Limited is a UK defence systems developer with a range of patents relating to vehicle blast protection and low-cost, layered solutions to defeat drone threats.
With deep experience in designing and testing blast survivability, rocket energetics, fusing, control, safety and initiation systems, our current focus is protecting homeland security and critical infrastructure, and supporting humanitarian efforts with minefield clearance.
Mission
Creating technologies to protect personnel, infrastructure and aircraft.
Vision
To be a recognised leader in survivability and autonomous technologies that protect people, platforms and critical assets.
Corporate Structure
The ABBS Group comprises four specialist companies across the UK and United States.
Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Ltd (ABBS)
United Kingdom
Parent company. Anti-drone systems for homeland security and mine-clearance technologies for humanitarian efforts.
Advanced Reaction Motor Systems Ltd (ARMS)
United Kingdom
40/40 joint venture between ABBS and The Falcon Project Ltd. Rocket motor systems.
Active VTOL Crash Prevention Ltd (AVCP)
United Kingdom
Crash-prevention systems for the emerging eVTOL aircraft market. Held 30% ABBS, 30% ARMS.
Active Safety System Technologies Inc. (ASST)
United States (Delaware)
US entity for the North American market. Held 46% ABBS, 18% ARMS, 9% AVCP.
Memberships & Affiliations
ABBS is a member of ADS Group, the UK's trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space.
The company also engages with innovation programmes, research organisations and industry partners supporting the development of advanced technologies.