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Exsel Group

London, United Kingdom

Land Systems & VehiclesElectronic WarfareC4ISRDefense Software & AIDual-use
Founded 1947System Integrator, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Land Forces, Naval Forces, Air Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: August 3, 2026

About

Founded in 1947, Exsel Group is a defense system integrator based in London, United Kingdom working in land systems & vehicles, electronic warfare, c4isr +7 more.

Exsel Group is an independent defence technology and engineering company headquartered in London, with operating sites in Worcester and Welshpool in the UK and a US arm, Exsel USA. The group traces its origins to 1947 and was built through the acquisitions of Syen Ltd (software, electronic and systems engineering, 2005) and GEL Engineering (armour, training and simulation, 2008). Its divisions cover Exsel Electronics (data collection, health and usage monitoring, cross domain security and command and control architectures), Exsel Design & Integration (build to print, vehicle modification, protected cabs, containers, cable and harness manufacture, ruggedisation), Exsel Training & Simulation (fixed and rotary wing part task trainers, emergency egress and maintenance trainers), Exsel Field Services (on-location support, vehicle maintenance and installation of communications and ECM systems), Dyna Armour (ballistic and blast protection, including portable and amphibious shield systems), and Explora Security (blast protection, security risk assessment and engineering certification). The group has a heritage in protected mobility, including the Casspir and RG31/RG32 lineage through its links to TFM, and offers sustainment and upgrade work on the Husky family and MaxxPro platforms. It is also the sole UK, European and West African representative for ND Defense vehicles and parts. Customers include UK MOD, NATO and US government bodies, as well as government, NGO and commercial clients. The company also supplies civilian sectors such as oil companies and civil defence organisations.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1947

Focus areas

protected mobilityV-hull vehiclesballistic protectiontraining simulatorscross domain solutionsfield servicesbuild to printvehicle sustainment

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Land Systems & VehiclesElectronic WarfareC4ISRDefense Software & AIRugged Computing & ElectronicsSimulation & TrainingArmour & ProtectionCBRN DefenseSoldier EquipmentMRO & Logistics

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSubsystem ManufacturerContract ManufacturerSoftware DeveloperMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & RepairTraining

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

X-STAR Scout

Protected patrol vehicle

Lightweight protected mobility platform with V-shaped hull for reconnaissance, patrol, internal security and specialist roles, with low-signature configuration options.

X-STAR APC

Armoured personnel carrier

Anti-tank mine resistant armoured personnel carrier family with monocoque V-shaped hulls across multiple wheelbase and axle configurations.

Husky 1.5

Protected vehicle recapitalisation kit

Protected cab integrated onto updated automotive platforms and chassis systems for fleet modernisation.

Husky 2.0

Anti-tank mine resistant protected vehicle

Next-generation monocoque V-shaped hull platform integrated with an automotive chassis, under development.

Portable Armour Protection System

Ballistic shield system

Rapidly deployable ballistic, blast and fragmentation resistant structures for police, civil defence or military personnel.

Amphibious Armour Shield System

Personal protection ballistic shield

Compact, lightweight, modular personal ballistic shield for amphibious use.

C-Shield Maritime

Maritime ballistic protection system

Ballistic protection systems for maritime force protection of personnel and critical infrastructure.

Cross Domain Solutions

Secure data transfer solution

Enables secure data transfer across different security domains while preserving information protection and interoperability.

Fixed and Rotary Wing Part Task Trainers

Aircraft training device

Part task trainers replicating cargo aircraft and helicopter configurations, including emergency egress and maintenance trainers.

End users

Land ForcesNaval ForcesAir ForcesHomeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

STANAG Level 1STANAG Level 2

Platforms & programmes

CasspirRG31RG32 ScoutHusky Mk1Husky 1.5Husky 2.0X-STAR ScoutX-STAR APCMaxxProC-130JA400MAW101 MerlinEC135/145BvS10

Named customers

UK MODNATOU.S. Department of StateU.S. Department of War

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

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