Armscor’s Research & Development Excellence
Home to premier institutions like Protechnik Laboratories, IMT, Gerotek, Alkantpan and Hazmat – conducting test, evaluation and high-end R&D for defence and commercial markets.

The Alkantpan Test Range (ATR) is an all-purpose ballistic test range for all kinds of weaponry ranging in caliber from 5.56mm to 155mm; to large caliber weapons and ammunition.

Armscor Armour Development is an internationally recognized leader with over 40 years of experience in the research, development, and testing of armour protection systems

The Defence Decision Support Institute has over 30 years of experience providing military defence support to the Department of Defence. DDSI specializes in developing insights and comprehensive solutions.

Ergotech is a premier research institute and consultancy specializing in ergonomics for both defence and commercial clients. They focus on human-machine system design and evaluation of environmental stressors.

The Fluid and Mechanical Engineering Group (Flamengro) provides integrated modelling and simulation support on the design, development and operations of the DOD and broader engineering.

Gerotek is an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary facility providing ISO17025 certified testing. Primarily serves South Africa’s defence and commercial sectors for vehicle & product testing needs.

Hazmat Protective Systems (Hazmat) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized respiratory and filtering products for commercial and defense sectors, backed by 30 years of excellence.

The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT) is a world-class, accredited facility offering strategic science-based technological and engineering support to the South African Navy and the global maritime community.

Protechnik Laboratories, a subsidiary of Armscor, is a multidisciplinary scientific laboratory focused on high-end research and development work in Chemical and Biological defence solutions.