United Shield International

What United Shield International does

United Shield International is a UK-based manufacturer of ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Andover, Hampshire, where it operates 19,000 square feet of manufacturing and design facilities. The company is a subsidiary of Point Blank Enterprises, a US-headquartered strategic operator in the personal protective equipment market. United Shield designs and produces body armour (concealable, tactical, and plate-carrier vests), hard armour plates, ballistic helmets, ballistic shields, EOD and bomb-disposal suits, mine clearance equipment, and tactical load-carriage systems sold under the Crib Gogh sub-brand. Its products are built from para-aramids (Kevlar, Twaron), high-molecular-weight polyethylene (Dyneema, Spectra Shield), ceramic composites, and other specialist ballistic materials, and are qualified to US NIJ, MIL STD, UK CAST, HOSDB, German SK, Swedish RPS, French MOI, VPAM, and NATO STANAG standards. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications.

United Shield sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion into government, defence, police, prison, emergency, and security service customers, exporting to more than 80 countries. Customers include UK police tactical firearms units (Kent, West Yorkshire, Hampshire), US firearms units, federal agencies, and named sheriff's departments, with several shields co-developed in conjunction with specific agencies. The company is differentiated by a proprietary moulding technology that reduces helmet blunt trauma by up to 50%, a proprietary 4-point ballistic bolt harness, a zonal armour system on the Olympia EOD suit, and a modular suit philosophy that allows EOD operators to upgrade or reconfigure the Hawker platform over time. Recent product activity includes the 2023 launch of the Picatinny Rail Visor and lightweight Level III+ shields, and the 2024 launch of a BOA dial harness system and the Crib Gogh Constrictor rucksack.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no public funding history. The product portfolio is large, with dozens of SKUs across vests, plates, helmets, shields, EOD equipment, and tactical gear, and the business is structured around custom sizing, agency-specific configurations, and direct contact-based sales rather than transparent e-commerce pricing. Recent product launches in 2023 and 2024, a 20-year operating history, and the breadth of the export footprint indicate a mature industrial business with steady, incremental product-line expansion.

Name

United Shield International

Legal name

United Shield International Limited

Website

https://unitedshield.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Shield International is a UK-based manufacturer of ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment, serving government, military, police, prison, emergency, and security customers in 80+ countries. It produces body armour, hard armour plates, ballistic helmets, shields, and EOD suits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ballistic Protection Equipment

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Armor Systems (Passive/Reactive/Active Protection) & Survivability Kits (IMABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Ballistic protection equipment
• Body armor manufacturing
• Ballistic helmets
• EOD protective suits
• Hard armor plates

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hard Armour Product Sales: Direct sales of body armour, ballistic helmets, shields, hard armour plates, EOD suits, and accessories. Custom product orders with sizing forms for agencies and distributors.
2. Professional Services: Custom sizing services, product fitting support, and potentially installation/maintenance services for government and law enforcement clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

United Shield International manufactures and supplies personal ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment, including body armour vests, hard armour plates, ballistic helmets, ballistic shields, and EOD/IEDD suits. Products are built from para-aramids (Kevlar, Twaron), high molecular weight polyethylene (Dyneema, Spectra Shield), and ceramic composites, and are certified to US NIJ, MIL STD, UK CAST, HOSDB, VPAM, and NATO STANAG standards. The company also operates the Crib Gogh sub-brand for mission-specific soldier systems and tactical load-carrying equipment, and exports to more than 80 countries.

Product overview

United Shield International is a manufacturer of ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of body armour, ballistic helmets, shields, hard armour plates, EOD suits, and tactical gear. The product line includes concealable and tactical vests (C-series, P-series, T-series, F-series, PC-series), hard armour plates (M100, ZETA, OMEGA, LV6900X series), ballistic helmets (Rogue, Delta, MICH, PASGT, Sprint), and ballistic shields (RDS, E.R.T., MXV, Kent, Panther). The company also operates the Crib Gogh sub-brand specializing in advanced tactical soldier systems including the Vault, Rogue, Anaconda, Ridgeback, Hydro, and Constrictor product lines. EOD equipment includes the Olympia, Titania, and Hawker EOD suits, plus mine clearance/search suits (Silesia, Franconia, Arcadia) and accessories. Products are constructed from para-aramids (Kevlar, Twaron), polyethylene (Dyneema, Spectra Shield), ceramic, and composite materials, meeting NIJ, CAST, HOSDB, VPAM, and NATO STANAG standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crib Gogh: Advanced tactical equipment and soldier systems brand focused on modular, scalable protective solutions for tactical operators and military units. Products include the Vault torso sub-system, Rogue II tactical vest, Anaconda II expedition rucksack, Ridgeback Rogue drop bags, Hydro II patrol pack, and Constrictor Global multi-operational system.

Products and services

• Concealable Body Armour Vests (C-Series, P-Series, F-Series)
• Tactical and Crossover Vests (P30, P40, P50, P60, T50, T60, T70, F50) Tactical and crossover vests offering high-performance ballistic protection with MOLLE webbing, load-bearing functionality, laser-cut technology options, and scalable configurations. Designed for tactical units, military personnel, and officers requiring equipment-carrying capability combined with rifle-rated protection via hard armour plate insertion.
• Plate Carriers (PC10, PC20, PC30, HDC, P10) Plate carriers designed to accommodate hard armour plates (including ultra-thin Omega, steel, and standard Level III/IV shooters cut plates), with scalable modular configurations, MOLLE compatibility, and lightweight laser-cut composite options. Intended for military, federal, and tactical police users.
• Hard Armour Plates (M-Series, Z-Series, A-Series, S-Series, OMEGA, LV6900X, 10260, 30260X, 6600IC, Speed Plate Plus, ZETA, 10800, 9900SA) Rifle-rated ceramic, polyethylene, and composite hard armour plates in stand-alone and in-conjunction formats, providing multi-threat protection against 5.56mm NATO, 7.62mm, 7.62x39mm, 30.06 APM2, and other rifle threats. Plates are available in single-curve, multi-curve, and shooters cut profiles for use with soft armour vests and plate carriers.
• Ballistic Helmets (Special Ops Rogue, Rogue Combat, Special Ops Delta, MICH/ACH, PASGT, Sprint, SRS Training, ARCH Riot) Ultra-lightweight polyethylene and aramid composite ballistic helmets for military, special forces, and law enforcement tactical use. Models include high-cut, mid-cut, and full-cut variants with NVG mounts, Picatinny rails, BOA dial adjustment, and 4-point harness systems. V50 fragmentation protection exceeds 650 m/sec. Includes ARCH riot control helmet with polycarbonate face shield.
• Ballistic Face Shields and Visors (NIJ Level IIIA Face Shield, Picatinny Rail Visor, Retrofit Riot Face Shield)
• Ballistic Shields (RDS Rapid Deployment, E.R.T., HANTS, MXV, RRS, West York, Standard, Modular, Panther, Kent, Level IV)
• EOD / Bomb Disposal Suits (Olympia, Titania, Hawker Excel, Hawker Search) Complete EOD/IEDD ensembles providing fragmentation, overpressure, impact, and heat protection for bomb disposal operators. The Olympia suit features a zonal armour system for blast protection with mobility; Titania is a lightweight Nomex Delta T certified suit; Hawker Excel is a modular platform configurable as Search or EOD suit with selectable helmet, visor, and armour packages.
• Mine Clearance and Search Suits (Silesia, Franconia, Arcadia) Modular search and mine clearance suits (Silesia four-piece, Franconia jacket/apron, Arcadia vest) providing optimum balance between protection and mobility for demining and search operators, with frontal blast protection against anti-personnel mines.
• EOD Accessories (Bomb Suppression Blanket, Bomb Blast Bin, Mine Clearance Shield, Hawker/Sentinel/Contender Helmets, Cooling Suit, Communications Equipment, Wrist Controller) Supporting EOD equipment: portable ballistic blankets for IED suppression, mobile blast bins rated for IEDs up to 16oz PE4, telescopic-leg mine clearance shields with manipulator hatches, open-faced and closed-face EOD helmets (Hawker STANAG 2920 V50 680m/s, Sentinel CBRN-compatible, Contender with polycarbonate visor), external cassette cooling suits, PTT/VOX communications, and wrist-mounted controllers.
• Crib Gogh Mission-Specific Soldier Systems (Vault, Rogue II, Anaconda II, Ridgeback Rogue 55, Ridgeback Rogue 35, Hydro II, Constrictor Global) Advanced tactical load-carrying and soldier systems under the Crib Gogh sub-brand, including the Vault and Rogue II torso sub-systems (STANAG 2895 compliant, with integrated climbing harness and 55N inherent positive buoyancy), Anaconda II long-range expedition rucksack (90-120 liter), Ridgeback Rogue drop bags (100+ kg payload, helicopter-deployable skeletal chassis), Hydro II patrol pack, and Constrictor Global multi-operational system (35+8 liter) for hazardous expeditions and disaster relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blunt trauma reduction of up to 50% compared to alternative helmet products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Point Blank EnterprisescoreOthersPoint Blank Enterprises is the parent company of United Shield International. USI is described as a Point Blank Enterprises company with shared branding and brand logos displayed on website.
• Crib Gogh LTDcoreOthersCrib Gogh is a subsidiary brand within United Shield International focused on mission-specific soldier systems. Founded 2006, provides tactical operators and military units with advanced protective solutions. Operates from same website infrastructure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UnitedShieldLtd
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedShieldInternational

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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