What COBBS Industries B.V. does

COBBS Industries B.V. is a Dutch private limited liability company (B.V.) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Amsterdam that markets, sells, and distributes premium tactical equipment to European Law Enforcement and NATO Armed Forces. The company operates through four equipment categories: Soldier Systems & Protection (apparel, helmets, CBRN, load-bearing equipment), Weapon Systems & Optics (ammunition, weapons, optics, training solutions), Unmanned Systems & Sensors (autonomous drones, sensor technologies), and C4ISR & Cyber (tactical communications, mission command software, electronic warfare, digital forensics). Customers are exclusively governmental, including procurement agencies, special operations units, operational commands, defence logistics providers, and intelligence agencies; sales run through direct enterprise field sales, customer and supplier portals, and an account-manager-led "Request Intel" inquiry system.

COBBS is a value-added distributor rather than a manufacturer or technology developer. Its portfolio comprises OEM partner brands including Magpul, Skydio, Arc'teryx LEAF, FirstSpear, Ops-Core, SureFire, Tactical Electronics, Tomahawk Robotics, Safran, Non-Stop Defense, Halite, Trango Systems, and DefendTex, with COBBS providing procurement strategy, logistics, supply-chain management, and lifecycle customer support. Exclusive and core distribution agreements (e.g., Trango Systems for the Netherlands, DefendTex for BeNeLux, Halite for Netherlands/Luxembourg) anchor each product category. The company operates from a Netherlands headquarters and wholly-owned subsidiaries COBBS BELUX BV (Belgium/Luxembourg) and COBBS DACH GmbH (Germany), and is led by Managing Director Bram with an Advisory Board chaired by MG Rtd Theo ten Haaf, former Commander of NLD SOCOM.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of distributed tactical equipment plus attached professional services (procurement strategy, logistics, supply-chain management). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per inquiry through account managers, consistent with tender-based government procurement. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, T-Certification, NCAGE registration (ZN 17 H1WY4), and EthixBase360 anti-bribery certification (held for over ten years), satisfying standard gating requirements for NATO and EU defense procurement. COBBS has operated continuously since 2006 without disclosed external funding, suggesting founder/management ownership and organic growth.

Name

COBBS Industries B.V.

Legal name

COBBS Industries B.V.

Website

https://cobbsindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COBBS Industries B.V. markets, sells, and distributes premium tactical equipment — covering Soldier Systems, Weapon Systems & Optics, Unmanned Systems & Sensors, and C4ISR & Cyber — exclusively to European Law Enforcement and NATO Armed Forces from its Amsterdam headquarters with regional subsidiaries in BeNeLux and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Acquisition, Procurement & Contracting (BPAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Tactical equipment distribution
• Defence procurement services
• Military equipment supply
• Law enforcement supplies
• Soldier systems distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tactical Equipment Distribution: COBBS markets, sells and distributes premium tactical equipment including Soldier Systems & Protection, Weapon Systems & Optics, Unmanned Systems & Sensors, and C4ISR & Cyber. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of these physical products to government and law enforcement clients.
2. Logistics and Procurement Services: The company provides procurement strategy support, logistics solutions, and supply chain management for defense materiel. Service extends beyond product delivery to ensure end-users remain connected to technology partners throughout solution lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

COBBS Industries B.V. markets, sells and distributes premium tactical equipment for defence and law enforcement customers. The company operates as a specialised value-added distributor connecting global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with European and NATO military, law enforcement, and government procurement agencies across four product lines: Soldier Systems & Protection, Weapon Systems & Optics, Unmanned Systems & Sensors, and C4ISR & Cyber.

Product overview

COBBS Industries B.V. is a distributor and logistics company that markets, sells, and distributes premium tactical equipment to European Law Enforcement and NATO Armed Forces. The company operates across four main equipment categories: (1) Soldier Systems & Protection covering apparel, helmets, and personal protective equipment; (2) Weapon Systems & Optics including ammunition, weapons, optics, and training solutions; (3) Unmanned Systems & Sensors featuring autonomous drones like Skydio DFR and Dock, plus sensor technologies; and (4) C4ISR & Cyber encompassing tactical communications, AI-enabled systems, mission command software, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and digital forensics. The portfolio includes branded products such as Magpul DAKA Soft Case, Non-Stop Defense Arctic Jakka Pro+, Arc'teryx LEAF tactical apparel, FirstSpear body armor, Ops-Core helmets, Tactical Electronics surveillance cameras with Thermal Fusion Technology, Tomahawk Robotics Kinesis control system, Safran ROS3 observation systems, and SureFire training devices. COBBS adds value through operational expertise and procurement support rather than manufacturing products themselves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soldier Systems & Protection Distribution of soldier-borne protection and load-carrying equipment — including apparel, plate carriers, body armour and personal kit — sourced from premium global OEMs and supplied to European law enforcement agencies and NATO armed forces.
• Weapon Systems & Optics Distribution of small-arms accessories, weapon-mounted optics, aiming devices, lights and suppressors supplied to military and law enforcement end-users.
• Unmanned Systems & Sensors Distribution of unmanned aerial platforms, sensor payloads and supporting systems — including Skydio drones and associated docking/DFR solutions — for reconnaissance and tactical surveillance applications.
• C4ISR & Cyber Distribution of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) and cyber capabilities — including tactical control solutions such as Tomahawk Robotics Kinesis — supplied to defence customers.
• Procurement and Logistics Services Professional services offering covering defence procurement strategy, OEM sourcing, order management, logistics solutions and supply-chain support for European law enforcement and NATO defence buyers.

Named customers4 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

Integration10 records

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HalitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2021COBBS appointed as Halite's dealer for the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Halite is a veteran-owned small business from Norway specializing in high-quality task-driven gear for military operations. Their products complement COBBS' strong Soldier Systems & Protection category.
• Trango SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2021COBBS appointed as Trango Systems' exclusive distributor for the Netherlands. Trango Systems specializes in modular solutions for smart combat training, developed for use by military units and homeland security agencies. They complement COBBS' Weapon Systems & Optics category.
• DefendTexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2021COBBS appointed as DefendTex' exclusive distributor for the BeNeLux region. DefendTex specializes in drone technology including the D40 kamikaze drone. Their products complement COBBS' Unmanned Systems & Sensors category.
• Commando & Family Foundation (CFF)minorOthersCOBBS is a partner of Commando & Family Foundation, an organization committed to supporting (former) colleagues from Dutch Special Operations (Korps Commandotroepen) whose personal situation needs support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: Large German defense prime supplying military vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and soldier systems to NATO governments. Overlaps with COBBS's soldier and weapon systems categories but operates at vastly larger scale and across broader platforms.
• Thales: Global French defense and aerospace prime with a strong European government footprint across C4ISR, electronic warfare, and tactical communications. Adjacent to COBBS's C4ISR & Cyber category as a much larger incumbent.
• Tactical Solutions (Saab): Saab's defense business covers weapon systems, optics, and tactical equipment sold into European militaries. Comparable to COBBS's Weapon Systems & Optics category as part of a much broader defense prime portfolio.

Direct peers

• Proforce Equipment: UK-based distributor of tactical equipment, optics, and clothing to military, law enforcement, and government buyers. Comparable distribution model with similar premium-brand portfolio and NATO-aligned customer focus.
• Revision Military: US/UK-based developer and supplier of protective eyewear, head systems, and soldier-worn power solutions to NATO militaries. Comparable as a soldier systems specialist selling through similar government procurement channels to COBBS.
• BSS Holland: Dutch distributor of military and tactical equipment, including optics, communication, and protective gear to defense and law enforcement. Closest direct geographic peer to COBBS with overlapping product categories and Dutch customer base.
• Avon Protection: UK-listed provider of head, body, and respiratory protection for military, law enforcement, and first responders. Comparable as a premium tactical protection supplier serving NATO and European government buyers with a similar product category to COBBS.
• Survitec Group: UK-headquartered distributor and manufacturer of survival, tactical, and protection equipment for naval, military, and law enforcement markets. Directly comparable to COBBS's Soldier Systems & Protection and survival equipment categories and similar European/NATO customer footprint.
• Helikon-Tex: Polish-based manufacturer and distributor of tactical clothing and equipment for military, law enforcement, and outdoor users across Europe. Comparable in product scope (soldier systems, apparel, gear) and European defense customer base.

Regional players

• NFM Group: Norwegian manufacturer and supplier of tactical and military equipment, including load-bearing systems and protective gear. Comparable product focus but primarily serves Norwegian/Scandinavian special operations and defense customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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