Our Military & Defence solutions
Military defence systems deployed on land vehicles, naval vessels, aerospace systems and unmanned equipment operate under extreme environmental stresses and a tightly controlled regulatory framework. System designers must balance compliance with evolving programme requirements while integrating new technologies to maintain operational capability.
Military vehicles encounter high temperatures, dust ingress and sustained vibration; naval systems operate under continuous motion, humidity and corrosive conditions; aerospace platforms experience wide temperature ranges, altitude effects and cyclic loading. These factors can degrade electronic performance, reduce energy efficiency and compromise long-term system integrity. Sensors, switches and motion control components used in defence applications must therefore be mechanically robust, environmentally sealed and stable under shock and vibration, ensuring consistent performance throughout the service life of the equipment.
Types of Sensors supplied for Military & Defence
We supply standard and custom-engineered sensors, switches and positioning systems for military and defence applications. Our technologies support programmes operating across land, maritime, aerospace and unmanned environments.
Capabilities including rugged position, pressure, temperature and motion sensing technologies, engineered for operation in harsh and safety-critical conditions. This includes submersible sensors for naval and marine defence systems, alongside ATEX-approved and intrinsically safe sensors for use in potentially explosive environments such as fuel handling, propulsion and confined systems. Components are also available with ingress protection ratings up to IP67/IP68/IP69K.
Further applications include inclinometers for vehicle tilt and stability monitoring, pressure and environmental sensors to support crew safety and system performance in aerospace environments, and motion control technologies used in unmanned aerial and ground platforms to enable navigation, stabilisation and controlled manouvring. We also supply rugged footswitches and human-machine interface components for hands-free communications and operator control in demanding operational conditions.
Example applications
Waterproof switches for hatch
and cabin position feedback
systems and functional
control in military vehicles.
Combined pressure and
temperature transducers
to provide engine and
transmission health
data for vehicle operation
and maintenance.
Rotary position sensors
for weapon systems,
vehicle controls and various
mechanical applications.
Pressure switches for
high-vibration environments
to prevent filter-related system
failures and ensure
operational readiness.
Temperature probes in
non-flight auxiliary power
units are vital for ensuring
the safe, efficient and reliable
operation of the unit.
Submersible tilt sensors
to monitor vehicle tilt
and acceleration in
active suspension systems.
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- Tilt and roll detection for tactical vehicles
- 2 axis rotate and elevate azimuth drive for miltary tracking equipment
- CANbus keypads for refurbishing and optimising military vehicles
- High endurance waterproof switch for life raft ejection system on naval ships
- Large scale gantry positioning system for missile guidance simulation
- High power frameless brush motors and harsh environment servo drives for X & S band radars on naval vessels
- Submersible sensors for rudder position feedback on vessels
Why work with Variohm
We make your machines smarter, safer & more efficient
We produce and supply high-quality and reliable components for military equipment applications. Our sensors, switches and motion control systems are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions and we will work in partnership with you to develop customised solutions that meet your specific needs.
