Defence
Defencell is the new generation of Force Protection Engineering, offering a lightweight and deployable solution for expeditionary operations. Filled with locally available materials, the system is modular in height and width allowing construction to meet the differing threat requirements. All parts are man portable and air droppable, facilitating deployment in hostile environments.
Defencell is a range of cellular systems with applications for the Engineer to the Infantryman, from barrier walls to sangars and from collective protection to individual 'shell scrapes'. See how this comprehensive range of products fulfils the needs of the modern warfighter.
Defencell advanced cellular confinement systems are engineered to offer robust perimeter security for various applications. Whether enhancing existing security systems and fences or providing structural integrity to expansive perimeter barriers, Defencell delivers unmatched versatility and protection.
Customizable to virtually any height, width and profile, it can be tailored to defend against a wide range of threats, from ballistic attacks to explosive devices.
Designed with state-of-the-art bi-component technology, Defencell ensures that your security infrastructure remains resilient against evolving risks, providing safety in even the most demanding environments.
Defencells gives a high level of protection and has undergone extensive ballistic testing, against threats including ammunition up to 25mm cannon, as well as APDS and tracer. The strong advanced cellular technology is durable and is only minimally affected by multi-shot attack.
Weapons Tested But Not Limited To
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Sniper Rifles
L121A1 – 12.7mm Ball L115A3 – 3.38mm Ball L115A3 – 3.38mm AP |
Anti-Tank Missiles
Swingfire – K33A1 Milan – K115 |
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Artillery Shells
105 HE (NATO) – L31 155 HE (NATO) – L15A1 152 HE (Soviet) – 52-OF-540 |
107 mm Mortar (Soviet) – Fajr-1 |
| Rocket-Propelled Grenade |
Advantages
- The completely non-metallic design mitigates the risk of secondary fragmentation and ricochet.
- Bullet and blast tested against small arms, cannons, mortars, artillery, VBIEDs, and other fragmentation weapons.
- Compactible for increased structural strength and integrity.
- Built in redundancy of cellular design.
Defencell products are ideally suited for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and protection against VBIED, from long term perimeter security to temporary deployable barriers. From chicanes to access control barriers, Defencell’s versatility makes it the obvious choice for protective delay barriers. With different unit sizes, Defencell offers virtually unlimited engineering design opportunities.
Defencell Barriers and Profile have been extensively and successfully tested against vehicle attack to meet UK PAS68 and US K12 standards. Profile and Barriers are installed as permanent protection in UK airports and various critical infrastructure.
Advantages
- Stops and destroys explosive vehicles travelling at high speeds.
- PAS68/K12 approved vehicle crash barrier.
- Aesthetically pleasing and discreet designs that can be easily camouflaged or landscaped.
- Easy to install and maintain.
- Stackable to achieve greater vehicle impact capabilities.
Extensive testing has also been carried out to evaluate performance against a range of IEDs, shaped charges and simulated explosive weapons. Defencell performs particularly well in blast mitigation tests as the cellular structure absorbs shock and minimizes shrapnel penetration.
Blast energy is dissipated across the length of the barrier, and the cellular structure absorbs fragmentation and ballistics damage.
Blast Protection Tested But Not Limited To
| Shaped Charge | Cased Charge |
| Earth-Penetrating Weapon (EPW) | Indirect Fire |
| Large Breaching | |
Advantages
- Mitigates the risk of secondary fragmentation.
- Protects against mortars, rockets and other fragmenting weapons.
- Absorbs fragmentation and ballistics.
- Cellular fabric construction dissipates energy across length of barrier.
Defencell personnel protection systems are seamlessly integrating into firing positions, camp security, collective protection, and observation towers. LITE replaces 100 sandbags, while M1 offers enhanced ballistic resistance.
Engineered for rapid deployment, they enable troops to establish fortified firing positions within minutes. Their robust structure offers reliable protection against small arms fire, indirect fire and shrapnel. Additionally, Defencells versatility makes it perfect for guard posts and observation towers, providing superior protection and a strategic vantage point for better situational awareness in critical operations.
LITE (Lightweight Individual Tactical Emplacement) is a compact addition to the Defencell Force Protection range. Lightweight and with a low pack volume (an unfilled unit weighs only 3.6 kilo grams and comfortably fits in a sandbag), it is easily stored and moved. When filled, a LITE makes a wall section 3.2 m long, 0.6 m high and 0.7 m wide, equivalent to over 100 filled sandbags.
It can be quickly filled by hand, with shovels or MHE and unlike sandbags, the LITE needs no tamping or specific building technique: simply fill it and compact by treading.
The M1 is a recent innovation to meet a requirement for a 1 metre wide barrier system for personnel protection and will provide protection against significant ballistic and blast threats yet a 5m length weighs less than 10 kilo grams.
Advantages
- Quickly filled by hand or shovels or MHE.
- Easy to build.
- Ideal for Firing Positions or Training
- Lightweight and portable
- Provides significant protection with a compact fill
- Versatile applications
The effectiveness of a defensive fighting position is often limited by the amount of time available for preparation and construction. Defencell minimizes deployment time without compromising safety. Two LITE or Ranger units can easily be carried in a pack with other units strapped to the outside as needed.
Within minutes, troops can build individual or multiple man fighting positions, machine gun encampments, anti-air emplacements or mortar positions. The state-of-the-art bi-component Defencell material can be cut and shaped to create custom primary and secondary fields of fire. The advanced cellular construction is also easy to conceal using natural or man-made camouflage.
Defencell’s smaller products provide reliable protection against small arms, indirect fire and secondary shrapnel. Installed inside shelters or between buildings, they offer effective ballistic defence. Just 60cm of compacted fill material protects against threats like .50 calibre rounds, mortars and rockets.
These versatile units are easily deployed for rapid security setups around camps or sensitive areas. With minimal training and locally available fill materials, Defencell allows for quick construction of protective barriers, ensuring troop safety and enhancing camp security in expeditionary operations without the need for specialized equipment or lengthy preparation.
Successive layers of Defencell can be built to the desired height to provide collective protection shelters. Walls of any thickness or length can be produced to suit ballistic and vehicle impact requirements, using locally available fill materials including wind-blown sand or reclaimed materials, and easily compacted to give Defencell structural strength and durability. Using ISO containers or just roof support systems will provide a safe haven in the event of attack.
The modular design allows for customizable protection in any environment, offering scalability to meet specific needs. Whether for temporary field camps or permanent structures, Defencell ensures that personnel and assets are shielded from a range of threats, including mortar fire and vehicle blasts.
The versatility of Defencell has been employed to design a range of small guard posts, sangars and ground or elevated observation posts. Its adaptable design enables rapid deployment and customization to meet the specific security needs of any environment.
Overhead protection can be easily incorporated using lightweight metal frames or simple wood or steel supports, ensuring personnel remain shielded while maintaining clear observation lines. This flexibility makes Defencell an ideal solution for both temporary checkpoints and more permanent installations, improving situational awareness and operational security.
Defencell force protection system designed for rapid deployment in operational environments. Built in layers to the required height, Defencell walls offer strong defence against ballistic threats, vehicle impact and explosive blasts.
Using locally available fill materials like sand or gravel, these lightweight yet durable barriers provide superior protection for military personnel, equipment and critical infrastructure. Unlike traditional sandbags or earth berms, Defencell is non-metallic, eliminating secondary fragmentation risks. Its modular design ensures easy construction of protective positions, perimeters and storage enclosures.
Proven in high-risk zones like Camp Bastion and Kandahar Airfield, Defencell delivers long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. Ideal for both permanent and temporary fortifications, Defencell enhances security with unmatched efficiency and logistical ease.
Defencell advanced cellular confinement systems are ideal for the construction of protective positions for mortars and light artillery. Use LITE or M1 to create an emplacement giving protection from ballistic threats up to 0.50 calibre and 14.5 mm, as well as from shrapnel and fragmentation.
A typical mortar pit can be built using 8 M1 sections weighing a total of just 35 kilo grams . A similar structure using sandbags would need over 1200 sandbags weighing over 200 kilo grams. Defencell’s state-of-the-art bi-component technology is with no metal or plastic parts so there is minimal risk of secondary fragmentation.
Defencell structures are completely non-metallic, removing the risk of secondary shrapnel, spall or compass and RF interference. Storage systems of such kind are ideal for the construction of structures surrounding, or in close proximity to, ammunition and bomb storage.
Defencell has been field-proven in high-risk operational zones, notably at Camp Bastion and Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, where it was used to build protective walls surrounding Ammunition Supply Points. These barriers, constructed in 2006, have withstood extreme conditions and recent inspections have shown minimal degradation in both their structural integrity and visual appearance, demonstrating their long-term durability and effectiveness.
Defencell Force Protection Systems are low-cost, aesthetically pleasing airport security barriers that can be implemented using locally available resources and minimum logistical requirements. Wall systems can be used to build permanent or temporary barriers and Profile provides unobtrusive perimeter security.
Defencell’s blast protection capabilities will protect aircraft and helicopters from mortars, small arms, rocket propelled grenades, and VBIEDs. The non-metallic construction eliminates damaging secondary fragmentation that can occur when using other Force Protection products.
Defencell Barriers are highly versatile and can be easily configured to build protective storage areas for fuel or water bowsers and storage tanks. Defencell’s light weight and logistical advantages allows engineers to quickly construct defensive perimeters using locally available granular fill materials (earth, sand, rocks or gravel). These barriers are equally effective protecting critical plant including generators and electrical/communications distribution equipment.
Unlike earth berms, which deteriorate and loosen from exposure to wind and rain, helicopter downdrafts and natural erosion, Defencell’s fill is contained and compactable for increased structural integrity. Defencell is also stackable, allowing construction of high wall heights on a much smaller footprint than comparable earth berms.
Defencell’s versatility and ease of deployment provides essential solution for military, environmental, and infrastructure applications. Designed with a lightweight, compact structure, Defencell can be rapidly deployed for flood protection, erosion control, slope stabilization and sediment management.
Its advanced cellular technology provides durable, free-draining platforms for helipads, vehicle hardstands and camp winterization. In military operations, Defencell ensures safe ordnance disposal and realistic training environments while minimizing ricochet and fragmentation risks.
Its non-metallic composition supports accurate detection training and its eco-friendly, reusable design makes it ideal for sensitive areas. From tactical training ranges to perimeter security and blast protection, Defencell delivers proven resilience, adaptability and reliability in the most demanding conditions.
Defencell can be used for a range of environmental applications including flood protection, erosion control, slope stabilization and sediment control.
Defencell Ground Stabilization can be used to provide stable, free draining platforms for HLS, Vehicle hardstanding and Camp Winterisation. The state-of-the-art bi-component technology material adapts to the terrain while offering excellent structural strength and durability.
Water filters through while fill material and soil particles are retained by the cell wall, hence even dredged materials can be used as infill. Defencell can be emptied and re-used as necessary.
Defencell behaves consistently when exposed to ordnance, helping troops safely conduct live explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) training without the risk of secondary fragmentation.
Its strong yet flexible design ensures durability in harsh training conditions, providing a reliable platform for realistic combat simulations. The non-metallic construction enables accurate training with detection equipment.
In addition, Defencell’s ease of deployment and adaptability support various training scenarios, allowing military personnel to refine their skills in a safe, controlled environment.
Defencell is a low maintenance, non-ricocheting tactical training ballistics barrier ideal for use on military, police and civilian firing ranges and shoot houses. Using minimal resources, labour, and training, the system produces permanent or improvised military firing ranges.
The materials used in Defencell are chemically neutral and ideal for use in environmentally sensitive training areas. The barriers can be easily removed on completion and the advanced cellular technology construction ensures no metallic residue.
The new Ranger is a shorter version of the LITE and is perfect for small emplacements and protecting pop-up target mechanisms.
Comprehensively tested, Defencell barriers will stand-up to small arms, direct and indirect fires, various types of vehicle borne and individual explosive devices and other fragmenting weapons.
Applications
- Live fire ranges
- Explosive Method of Entry (EMOE)
- Improvised field ranges
- Sniper ranges
- Partitioned ranges
- Close quarter battle (CQB) houses
Defencell Profile bund systems are advanced cellular containment systems which can be filled with various materials (sand, gravel and small rocks) to build structures for perimeter security, ammunition storage and HVM protection.
The layered construction technique combined with the cellular design gives the compacted fill strength and durability not available otherwise. Traverses and berms can be easily built to 4m or more on a relatively narrow base, saving space, time and labour.
Profile is made from proven materials and the neutral properties of advanced bi-component technology combined with the ease of landscaping, make it ideal for use in environmentally and visually sensitive locations. It can be easily turfed or planted and quickly blends with the surroundings while still providing a proven and substantial barrier.
