About Us​

Astor Defence’s experience and expertise within the military packaging Industry dates back to 1942.

Since this time, we have been designing, manufacturing and testing packaging, storage and transit solutions for a wide range of munitions, explosives and high value military equipment.

Astor Defence supplies the largest names in the Defense Industry as well as almost every Nato Members’ armed forces. Head quartered in the UK and with production facilities in three continents, Astor Defence is the world leader in ammunition packaging, transit and storage solutions.

Our Product Portfolio

Our range of packaging covers all small, medium, and large calibres, providing a diverse portfolio of products, from metal ammunition cans and fibre wound mortar packaging to 155mm artillery packaging and steel bomb pallets for the MK80 bomb range.

The packaging product portfolio is complimented by a wide range of ammunition components, explosives and propellants including TNT and small caliber ball powders.

Why Choose Us

All our products undergo strict testing in accordance with the relevant Milspec or Def Stan to ensure compliance. We operate in-house testing laboratories with the latest testing equipment in all our production facilities in order to maintain and control our exacting standards.

“Protecting ammunition from the day its filled, to the day its fired”

Our Mission

Innovation, excellence, and client retention are at the heart of the company’s ethos. It is our quality, attention to detail and level of service that enables us to stand out from other manufacturers and remain at the forefront of the industry.