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SH Defence

Svendborg, Denmark

Naval SystemsUnmanned SystemsMissiles & MunitionsDual-use
Founded 1974201-500 employeesSubsystem Manufacturer, System IntegratorSupplies Naval Forces
Profile last updated: May 11, 2026

About

Founded in 1974, SH Defence is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Svendborg, Denmark working in naval systems, unmanned systems, missiles & munitions.

SH Defence is a Danish company founded in 1974 that designs and manufactures modular handling, launch and recovery, and mission system equipment for naval forces and coast guards. Its flagship offering is The Cube, a system of standardised containerised mission modules that allows navy vessels to be reconfigured between missions in under four hours. Its product range includes mine laying systems, launch and recovery systems and A-frames, boat cradles, mission bay doors, skidding systems, and helicopter refuelling installations. The company also provides control cabinets, automation systems, valve services, and welding and NDT services. Research, development, engineering, production, assembly and testing are carried out at its headquarters in Svendborg, Denmark. SH Defence is part of SH Group A/S, which also serves commercial sectors including oil and gas and offshore wind.

Location

Svendborg, Denmark

Founded

1974

Employees

201-500

VAT number

DK12762704

Focus areas

naval modularityCube systemmine layinglaunch and recoverymission bay doorsskidding systemsnaval handling equipment

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Naval SystemsUnmanned SystemsMissiles & Munitions

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerSystem Integrator

What they offer

HardwareManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

The Cube Multi-Mission Modules

Naval mission module system

Plug-and-play standardised containerised modules (20 and 40 footprint) for air, surface and subsea mission equipment, loaded into Cube-ready mission bays to reconfigure vessels.

Cube Mine Laying System

Mine laying system

Mine launching module and storage modules able to handle most known sea mine types, with semi- or fully automatic deployment and recorded mine locations.

Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS)

Launch and recovery system

Handling systems for ROVs, AUVs, oceanographic equipment, boats and heavy payloads, including winch and A-frame solutions, operable up to sea state 6.

Stern Probe Tow Launch and Recovery System

Hydrographic survey launch and recovery system

Cube-ready winch and A-frame with gripper for deploying hydrographic survey probes and towed vehicles from the vessel stern.

Boat Cradle

Boat handling system

Flexible cradle and launch and recovery system for RHIBs, special operation boats, drones and USVs.

Mission Bay Door

Ship mission bay door

Hydraulic gull-wing mission bay doors in steel, aluminium or composite, with ice breaker units and flush hull closure for low radar reflection.

Skidding System with Tractor

Deck skidding system

Battery-driven tractor and wheeled skidding system for moving Cube multi-mission modules on board, lifting and shifting loads up to 10 MT.

A-Frame

Handling equipment

Non-welded aluminium A-frame on rails with hydraulic extension boom for stern deployment of equipment.

DESMI Ro-Clean Helicopter Refuelling System (Cube setup)

Helicopter refuelling system

Fuel tank, two pump systems and storage module mounted on Cube Base Frames as a Cube-ready helicopter refuelling installation.

End users

Naval Forces

People

Management & team (7)

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