Defense and Security Composite Solutions
Custom Defense Composites from Prototype to Production
Performance Composites manufactures defense composites and military composites for defense contractors, security equipment manufacturers, and government suppliers nationwide. With more than 40 years of manufacturing experience, we produce custom fiberglass and advanced composite components for RF-transparent systems, ballistic applications, fire-retardant structures, and specialized military equipment.
Defense Composite Manufacturing for Military and Security Equipment
Defense programs require components manufactured to specific structural, environmental, and operational requirements. Performance Composites provides engineering, tooling, fabrication, machining, and finishing services to support specialized applications.
Our manufacturing capabilities cover:
- Engineering and Design Support
- Prototype Development
- Material Selection Assistance
- Tooling and Mold Manufacturing
- Composite Fabrication and Production
- Custom Defense Composite Components
- Fiberglass Security Enclosures
- RF-Transparent Composite Manufacturing
- Fire-Retardant Composite Fabrication
- Ballistic Composite Manufacturing Support
- CNC Machining and Cutouts
- Hardware Integration and Assembly
- Paint and Surface Finishing
- Quality Inspection and Verification
- Packaging and Crating
Military Composites for Defense and Security Applications
Radomes and Antenna Covers
Drone Boxes and Tactical Enclosures
Composite Structural Panels
Fiberglass Security Enclosures
Composite Armor and Ballistic Applications
Composite armor uses engineered material combinations to address protective performance and weight requirements in military and security equipment.
Performance Composites manufactures ballistic vehicle panels, lightweight ballistic composite panels, and custom protective structures. Material selection and construction depend on customer specifications and intended applications.
Our capabilities support:
- Composite Armor Panels
- Ballistic Vehicle Panels
- Lightweight Protective Structures
- Custom Reinforcement Layups
- Molded Composite Components
- Hardware and Mounting Integration
Ballistic performance depends on reinforcement materials, laminate construction, thickness, and testing. Specific protection levels must be established and verified for each application.
RF-Transparent and Fire-Retardant Defense Composites
RF-Transparent Composite Structures
Fire-Retardant Composite Components
Advanced Composite Manufacturing Processes
Prepreg Manufacturing
Vacuum Infusion and Light RTM
Hand Layup and Spray Layup
Composite Sandwich Construction
Defense Composite Prototyping and Tooling
Defense programs frequently require design evaluation and modifications before production. Performance Composites supports prototype development, material selection, tooling, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
Our in-house tooling department manufactures molds and fixtures for custom composite structures.
Development and production support covers:
- Initial Component Development
- Material and Process Evaluation
- Prototype Fabrication
- Mold and Fixture Production
- Tooling Modifications
- Production Planning
- Repeat Manufacturing
Ready-to-Install Defense Composite Components
Performance Composites provides secondary operations that prepare manufactured parts for customer assembly and equipment integration.
Available services include:
- CNC Routing and Drilling
- Component Trimming
- Precision Cutouts
- Bracket and Insert Installation
- Mounting Hardware Integration
- Surface Preparation
- Painting and Finishing
- Dimensional Inspection
- Packaging and Crating
Defense Composite Manufacturing in California and Nationwide
Regional Defense and Security Composite Manufacturing
Our service areas cover:
- California
- Los Angeles, CA
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Utah
- Oregon
- Washington
- Colorado
Customers in these regions can work with our team on custom components, prototype development, and production requirements without needing a local composite manufacturing facility.
Why Defense Manufacturers Work with Performance Composites
Manufacturing complex defense components requires coordination between engineering, tooling, production, and quality inspection. Performance Composites brings decades of experience and integrated manufacturing resources to specialized projects.
Our capabilities include:
- More Than 40 Years of Composite Manufacturing Experience
- In-House Tooling and Mold Production
- Integrated Engineering and Manufacturing Teams
- Multiple Composite Fabrication Processes
- CNC Machining Capabilities
- Advanced Quality Inspection Systems
- Cross-Industry Manufacturing Experience
- Ready-to-Install Component Production
- Prototype and Production Support
Our experience extends across defense, aerospace, transportation, telecommunications, medical equipment, and other industries requiring specialized composite structures.
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