ISTEC Services Limited, the British company with 35 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions for military platforms, is delivering the first production shipsets (a shipset is a left and right gun mount pair) for the new United States Air Force (USAF) Grey Wolf Helicopter.  The … Continued

Whilst ISTEC are not exhibiting this year, we will have a strong team presence at the show and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your requirements and provide you with an insight into the dynamic, innovative and proven design capabilities ISTEC can offer for the entire battle space domain, providing weapon … Continued

As ISTEC continue to evolve, this year has seen continued commitment to the development of new products across differing technologies and platforms. The Land domain has seen ISTEC supporting the UK Government’s overseas commitments and that of our NATO partners with new products. Download Brochure

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 the UK government has provided vital support to Ukraine, and ISTEC are proud to have played a small part in that support. In January 2024 ISTEC received a request from the UK MOD to upgrade the BV206 Viking All-Terrain Vehicle with a crew served weapon station and … Continued

Based on the renown L4A1 UK Sustained Fire Kit (SFK), this extremely robust, lightweight tripod can accommodate the L7A2 GPMG / M240 / FN MAG58 and can be adapted for other medium calibre machine guns. Designed for ease of operation, the fine traverse and elevation mechanism is built into the tripod head – it does … Continued

ISTEC have designed numerous softmounts over the years for applications across land, sea and air domains. The ISTEC range covers most variants of 12.7mm, 7.62mm and 5.56mm weapons. The ISTEC range of softmounts includes compact, capable and easy to use mounts, designed to interface with existing pintle sockets or ISTEC designed and supplied interfaces, such … Continued

Working alongside Leonardo Helicopters and Boeing, ISTEC Services Ltd are supplying the external MMG gunmounts for the new MH-139A Greywolf helicopter, providing the United States Air Force (USAF) a force multiplier capability to replace the aging UH-1N Huey. Aerospace manufacture requires a ‘cradle to grave’ traceability process, ensuring all raw material sourced is to an aerospace release, … Continued

Throughout 2024, a batch of 70 new High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3 vehicles will be produced for the British Army. Jackal 3 is the latest iteration of the HMT product line, incorporating modernised capabilities such as a new suspension for improved off-road performance and improved electromagnetic compatibility. The Jackal 3 will now be less … Continued

ISTEC Services Limited celebrated its 35th Birthday on 20th January 2024. Mick Coulson (MD/Co-founder) and the ISTEC team would like to extend their thanks and best wishes to all its customers, suppliers and former employees, who have been part of the journey and for contributing to the success of the business.We look forward to many … Continued

ISTEC will once again be exhibiting at this year’s Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition held for the 12th time, at the ExCel Exhibition Centre, located in London’s Docklands, between 12th – 15th September. The London DSEI exhibition is arguably the world’s premier defence exhibition and continued attendance as exhibitors, underlines ISTEC’s ongoing commitment to … Continued