BeyondComposite

BeyondComposite

Beyond Composite

Maia, Portugal

Armour & ProtectionSoldier EquipmentLand Systems & Vehicles
Component Supplier, Subsystem Manufacturer
Profile last updated: May 2, 2026

About

BeyondComposite is a defense component supplier based in Maia, Portugal working in armour & protection, soldier equipment, land systems & vehicles.

BeyondComposite is an engineering company specialised in the development and manufacture of advanced materials and lightweight composite structures. It offers low-volume prototyping through high-volume manufacturing, using processes such as hand lay-up, vacuum infusion, compression moulding, CNC machining and 3D printing. Its portfolio includes armour and ballistic protection products, such as vest plates, spall liners, mine floors, add-on armour and active protection, alongside electromagnetic shielding and composite structures. The company serves mobility, defence, aerospace and construction sectors. It is headquartered in Maia, Portugal, with an operations centre in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Location

Maia, Portugal

Legal name

Beyond Composite

Focus areas

advanced materialscompositeslightweight structuresballistic protectionarmourelectromagnetic shieldingcircular economy

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Armour & ProtectionSoldier EquipmentLand Systems & Vehicles

Supply-chain role

Component SupplierSubsystem ManufacturerContract Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareManufacturing ServicesEngineering Services

Products

Ballistic floors

Armour panel

Ballistic protection flooring for vehicles.

Add-on armor

Vehicle armour

Add-on armour kits for vehicles.

Vest plates

Soldier protection

Ballistic plates for protective vests.

Spall liners

Armour liner

Spall liners for blast and fragment protection.

Mine floor

Blast protection

Anti-mine floor protection for vehicles.

Active protection

Vehicle protection system

Active protection solution for vehicles.

Electromagnetic shielding

Shielding material

Electromagnetic shielding components and materials.

Rear ramp

Composite structure

Composite rear ramp component.

Pilot seat

Composite seat

Lightweight composite pilot seat.

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