Modern military platforms face a rapidly expanding spectrum of threats. Survivability today demands far more than conventional armour protection. MKU Limited addresses these challenges through a comprehensive platform survivability portfolio that combines protection, survivability and platform-specific engineering expertise developed across various military assets worldwide.
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MKU’s lightweight composite armouring solutions are designed for land vehicles, helicopters and naval vessels, providing ballistic protection while minimising weight penalties and preserving mobility, endurance and payload capacity. Engineered armour panels and modular retrofit kits allow operators to enhance platform survivability without extensive modifications, making them particularly attractive for fleet modernisation programmes.
A major differentiator within MKU’s platform protection portfolio is its extensive experience in naval vessel armouring. Through its Kavro Protection solutions, the company develops lightweight ballistic protection systems for naval vessels, hovercrafts, crew boats, patrol boats and frigates and corvettes, where weight, stability and operational performance are critical considerations. These systems are engineered to protect mission-critical areas, crew stations and sensitive equipment against ballistic and fragmentation threats while maintaining vessel performance and seaworthiness. Drawing on decades of experience in lightweight armour technologies, MKU’s naval protection solutions help operators enhance survivability without compromising speed, range or mission effectiveness.
MKU’s platform survivability expertise is reflected in its extensive deployment footprint, which includes more than 1,800 land vehicles, over 400 aircraft and helicopters, and more than 700 naval vessels worldwide. This experience enables the company to deliver tailored survivability solutions across land, air and maritime domains, supporting military operators in some of the world’s most demanding operational environments.
At Eurosatory 2026, MKU will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of defence technologies designed to address these evolving requirements. With capabilities spanning Soldier Systems, Platform Survivability and Night Enablement, the company has established itself as a trusted defence technology partner for armed forces, law enforcement agencies and homeland security organisations across the globe.
Today, MKU’s solutions are deployed in more than 100 countries, protecting over 3 million soldiers and supporting thousands of military platforms operating across diverse operational environments. Backed by decades of experience, extensive research and development capabilities, and manufacturing facilities across India, Germany and the Middle East, the company continues to expand its role in delivering next-generation defence technologies to international customers.
Building the Modern Soldier Ecosystem
The effectiveness of today’s soldier depends on far more than individual protection. Modern military operations require an integrated combination of survivability, mobility, situational awareness and battlefield effectiveness.
MKU addresses these requirements through a broad portfolio of soldier protection and soldier optronics solutions.
Its protection portfolio includes advanced ballistic helmets, body armour systems, hard armour plates, ballistic shields and specialised protection systems designed to address evolving battlefield threats. Among the solutions being highlighted at Eurosatory are the Kavro Doma 360 rifle-resistant ballistic helmet, the Kavro Doma 360 Ultra with add-on applique armour, the PLUS Series helmets capable of upgrading protection levels through modular armour enhancements, and the HCH 163 T high-cut VPAM helmet featuring a unique skeleton mounting architecture capable of integrating VPAM Level 3 visors and neck protection systems.
The company’s body armour portfolio includes solutions such as the TAC II (FR) Modular Vest, TAC I XVIII+ Scalable Vest and ergonomically engineered body armour designed specifically for female military and law enforcement personnel. These systems are designed to balance protection, comfort and operational mobility across a wide range of mission profiles.
Complementing its protection capabilities is MKU’s growing portfolio of soldier optronics solutions under the Netro brand. These systems enhance battlefield awareness, target acquisition and engagement effectiveness during day, night and degraded visibility operations. The portfolio includes thermal imaging systems, night vision devices, aiming solutions and surveillance systems that enable soldiers to detect, identify and engage threats more effectively.
The company also offers aviation-focused solutions, including the NB 3101 Aviation Night Vision Goggle and advanced aircrew helmets developed to support pilots operating in demanding low-light and night-time environments.
Made in Europe: Engineering Excellence Through MKU GmbH
A key pillar of MKU’s European strategy is its Centre of Excellence in Germany.
Through MKU GmbH, the company develops, engineers, tests and manufactures advanced protection solutions designed to meet demanding European military and law enforcement requirements. The facility supports the development of VPAM-certified protection systems, advanced ballistic helmets, armour solutions and specialised protective equipment tailored to European operational standards.
This European manufacturing and engineering footprint enables MKU to work closely with regional customers while providing localised support, testing and product development capabilities. It also reflects the company’s long-term commitment to Europe as a strategic market and technology hub.
Enabling Night Operations
Alongside protection and survivability, battlefield awareness remains one of the most decisive factors in modern warfare.
Under its Netro Optronics portfolio, MKU has developed a growing range of electro-optical solutions that support soldiers, vehicle crews, pilots and commanders operating in challenging environments.
The portfolio encompasses thermal imaging systems, night vision devices, weapon sights, target acquisition systems, aiming solutions, airborne systems, driver night vision technologies and advanced situational awareness systems for military platforms.
A major technological milestone in this journey has been the development of Aksion, MKU’s indigenous thermal imaging core. As the engine behind thermal imaging systems, the core plays a critical role in image quality, target detection and operational performance. By developing this capability in-house, MKU has strengthened its intellectual property base while expanding its ability to deliver advanced electro-optical solutions across multiple defence applications.
The company’s optronics capabilities have already achieved significant operational success, including one of India’s largest night vision weapon sight contracts, further reinforcing MKU’s position as an emerging player in the global military optronics market.
A Trusted Partner for Modern Armed Forces
MKU’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 reflects the company’s continued evolution as a global defence technology provider with capabilities spanning soldier systems, platform survivability and military optronics. Supported by strong research and development capabilities, European manufacturing infrastructure and decades of operational experience, the company continues to develop technologies that enable forces to see better, survive longer and operate more effectively.
MKU is showcasing its advanced solutions for soldiers and platforms at Eurosatory 2026 from 15th to 19th June at their booth: Hall 6, J50. Know more: https://bit.ly/eusy-naval-2026
About MKU
MKU Limited is a global defence technology company on a mission to Empower Heroes in the line of duty through smart, future-ready defence solutions that deliver confidence. Headquartered in India, with manufacturing and operational infrastructure across India, the UAE, and a European Centre of Excellence in Germany, MKU is trusted by 230+ armed forces across more than 100 countries. Â
MKU develops and manufactures certified smart defence solutions across soldier systems, platform survivability and electro-optics, empowering over 3 million personnel and armouring more than 3,000 platforms worldwide.Â
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