Defence Transmissions

Internationally recognised as the most capable and innovative supplier of bespoke defence transmission systems from armoured fighting vehicles to aircraft carriers. David Brown offers the design and manufacturing capability and resource strength to develop advanced gearing solutions precisely meeting the most demanding requirements.

An inherent understanding of the defence industry, combined with an innovative commercial approach, enables David Brown to play a pivotal role in the long-term partnerships between defence suppliers and procurement bodies so essential in the modern world.

  • Tracked Vehicles

    Tracked vehicle drives David Brown has proven experience in applications from main battle tanks with Challenger II, through to armoured personnel carriers and light armoured applications. Solutions include both manual and fully automated transmissions through to final drive solutions.Read More

  • Wheeled Vehicles

    Defence whheled vehicle David Brown has the expertise and experience to produce the bespoke gearboxes necessary to complete unusual and configured drivelines. Often fitted in difficult space envelopes, they are designed for unique defence purposes, and in different configurations to those envisaged by the ‘commercial’ component designers. David Brown also provides final drives and transfer boxes to suit any wheeled armour application.Read More

  • Overhaul

    The challenge increasingly for armed forces around the world is how to take aging armoured platforms and considerably extend their service life. David Brown has gained considerable experience in this arena, demonstrating time and again that it has the skills, experience and expertise to find innovative ways to improve transmissions, final drives and power packs. See how we could help you achieve your needs.
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Powerful Brands

Screw Jack Products Benzlers Accudrive Products Cone Drive Benzlers and Cone Drive are sister companies of David Brown, also part of the Textron family. Working together enables us to offer a full range of gear products and provide global services and support.