Defence - Weapons systems

Frazer-Nash works with government and industry clients, nationally and internationally, to support the development of advanced weapons systems using specialist technical capability. We work closely with Defence Safety Authorities, interpreting their policies and procedures to provide expert advice to the wider weapons community on safety and environmental management.

We support the design, development, production and through life management of small arms, naval guns, complex weapons, artillery systems and military and law enforcement products. We provide expertise in weapon systems safety assurance and carry out research for clients in weapon effects and protection systems. We are also recognised weapons engineer experts in blast modelling and internal ballistics software development, producing bespoke software such as FNGUN1D and FNGUN2D.

Our skills and services

• Safety and environmental management
• Blast modelling
• Systems engineering
• Through life management
• Noise and vibration
• Requirements management
• Business process management
• Asset integrity management
• Performance modelling
• Supportability (ILS)
• Human factors
• Qualification and certification advice