Salzgitter AG Defence

Our product portfolio for the defence industry

SALZGITTER AG DEFENCE
Steel built to protect

A sense of responsibility

Ensuring a
secure future

Our world is changing. Security and freedom in Europe can no longer be taken for granted. This is why, as a leading European steel and technology group, we are consolidating our security-related activities in Salzgitter AG Defence, making Salzgitter AG's comprehensive steel and technology expertise in this area available to the market.

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Salzgitter AG Defence products

Our expertise – for your optimal protection

Salzgitter AG Defence bundles all of Salzgitter AG's activities in a one-stop shop for the defence industry. Our products meet the highest quality standards and offer dependable ballistic protection.

The Salzgitter Group is currently one of the few German suppliers that has TL (Technical Delivery Conditions) approval and is authorised for use by the German Armed Forces.

High-quality
ballistic steels

High-quality ballistic steels

SECURE 400®, 450®, 500®, 600® for outstanding protection

Civilian and military deployment (TL – Technical Delivery Conditions for approved use with the German Armed Forces)

High tensile strength and excellent toughness

Good formability and machinability

Subassemblies
and
components

Subassemblies, components and stockholding trade for the defence industry and for civil security applications

TL-2350-0000 approval

Welding certification in accordance with DIN 2303 Q3 BK 1

Protection
solutions

Protection solutions

For civilian equipment, infrastructure and vehicles

Temporary bunker systems with the highest protection when under fire or in the case of explosions

Reinforced protection for walls of containers

Tubes
and
pipes

Tubes and pipes

Pipes for transporting all kinds of gaseous and liquid media

Precision steel tubes

The advantages of Salzgitter AG Defence

Reliable, customer-orientated, sustainable

We guarantee:

Customer focus: The one-stop shop that understands the industry. Salzgitter AG Defence offers a broad product portfolio for military and civilian security applications.

Material Certification: The SECURE® product family is available for military applications in accordance with TL 2350‍-0000. In addition to the proven SECURE 500® (6–40 mm) and SECURE 450® (6–30 mm) grades, the portfolio has been specifically expanded. With the addition of the SECURE 400® (6–45 mm) and SECURE 600® (6–22 mm) grades, the SECURE® family now offers a wide range of hardnesses and sheet thicknesses for the majority of military applications.

Reduced CO₂ emissions and Made in Germany: Our products are manufactured directly in Germany and support local content requirements. These products are also available with reduced CO₂ emissions.

Experience: Salzgitter AG is one of the few companies in Europe with extensive experience and existing plant infrastructure for the manufacture of high quality steel and ballistic steel grades.

As part of cutting-edge European research and with decades of experience, we develop, simulate, and test materials and technologies along the entire process chain. Working closely with our customers, we create high-performance solutions that open up new applications and future-proof your portfolio.

Steel built to protect

SECURE protection steels

All ballistic steel products produced by Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH are developed for a wide range of applications and are subject to continual optimization carried out in collaboration with users.

SECURE 400® and SECURE 500®

Increased resistance to ballistic impacts. High hardness and excellent toughness in accordance with German and international standards.
TL-certified

Material data sheet SECURE 400®
Material data sheet SECURE 500®

SECURE 450®

Steel with high hardness, excellent formability, and increased toughness.
TL-certified

Material data sheet SECURE 450®

SECURE 600®

Extremely high hardness meets maximum protection requirements with thinner sheet thickness for maximum ballistic protection.
TL-certified

Material data sheet SECURE 600®

Upcoming trade fairs

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PRODUCTS LIVE

MSPO Polen, Kielce

08.09.-11.09.2026

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IDEX NAVDEX, Abu Dhabi

25.01.-29.01.2027

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DSEI, Hanover

09.03.-12.03.2027

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STRONG TOGETHER FOR EUROPE

A strong industrial base and domestic steel production strengthen our free and democratic society and the resilience of Europe. Salzgitter AG Defence combines industrial expertise with social responsibility – with steel built to protect.

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