AIH Defence · A member of the AIH Group

Independent defence engineering solutions.

Services across the full defence value chain, from design and engineering, programme management, system enhancement, acquisition and life-cycle support.

Defence engineering and manufacturing environment

Defence Engineering Solutions

Objective system services and life-cycle support

AIH Defence has extensive international experience across the full defence value chain.

We are non-brand aligned and provide objective engineering services and life-cycle support to defence OEMs, suppliers, system integrators and operators.

International programme experience across Europe and the Middle East.
Senior defence engineers with practical programme and industrial experience.
Europe-based contracting supported through AIH Group B.V.
Independent, non-product-aligned engineering support.

Independent Delivery Platform

Specialist defence capabilities

AIH Defence combines defence sector experience with structured engineering, manufacturing and programme management methods to support complex programmes from concept through in-service life-cycle support.

International Programme Focus

Experience supporting programmes across Europe, the Middle East, Far East and international markets.

Senior Engineering Experience

Experienced engineering resources supporting complex defence and industrial programmes.

Europe-Based Contracting

Contracting capability supported through AIH Group B.V. in the Netherlands.

Independent and Non-Product Aligned

Objective engineering and programme support without dependence on a single product brand.

Industrial Delivery Discipline

Defence capability strengthened by automotive and manufacturing methods.

Integrated Specialist Network

Single-point programme support strengthened by specialist partners where required.

Multi-Disciplinary Solutions

Engineering, industrialisation and operational support

AIH Defence provides mechanical, electrical, industrial and systems engineering support for defence OEMs, system integrators and operators across the full life cycle of complex systems.

Design and Engineering

Concept and detailed design of systems and components, supported by clearly defined engineering work packages and technical data.

Industrialisation

Industrialisation and production support from prototype to series build, including facility planning and supplier development.

Production Support

Production optimisation, quality management, technical troubleshooting and controlled transition into production.

Systems Integration

Systems engineering, technical alignment, interface management and platform integration across complex programmes.

Logistics and Supply Chain

Integrated logistics support, spares planning, maintenance concepts, technical documentation and team training.

Quality Assurance

Quality systems, testing, inspection, verification, supplier assurance, traceability, audits and continuous improvement.

Delivery Model

From concept to life-cycle support

A practical delivery model linking engineering decisions to production outcomes, compliance, readiness and in-service support.

Concept

Define operational need, technical scope, feasibility risks and programme direction.

Design

Develop systems, sub-systems, specifications and the required engineering data.

Validation

Verify technical performance through testing, assurance, inspection and sign-off.

Industrialisation

Prepare production systems, tooling, facility flow, process controls and work instructions.

Production

Support controlled manufacturing, quality gates, assembly and issue resolution.

Support

Provide logistics, product support, maintenance concepts, upgrades and life extension.

Proven Project Delivery

Defence and specialist vehicle programmes

AIH Defence supports high-precision defence programmes and optimisation-driven vehicle projects across engineering, industrialisation, programme management and supplier development.

Defence Vehicles

Armoured and tactical vehicle platforms, vehicle upgrades, conversions, refurbishments and through-life support.

Weapon Systems

Engineering, programme and integration support for complex defence systems and system upgrade programmes.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing support, supply-chain engineering, supplier development and operational-readiness support.

Our Network

Trusted specialist partners for integrated delivery

AIH Defence offers customers a single-point integrated solutions platform. Formal collaboration agreements extend specialist capability where required by the programme.

Secure real-time information and connected-system support.

Supply-chain, maintenance and decision-support capability.

Data analysis and situational-awareness support.

AIH Defence Integrated Delivery Network

Cybersecurity and resilient-system support.

Autonomous and remotely operated systems integration.

New-energy vehicle conversion, electrification and hybridisation.