Defense
Steel Solutions
High-Performance Materials for the Defense Sector
We offer materials from the whole spectrum of the voestalpine high performance metals division including the key brands: Villares, Böhler and Uddeholm. Along with services like additive manufacturing, coating, and heat treatment offered from voestalpine value added services team.
Discover our product range for each of our application options!
Forging the Future of Defense with Advanced Steel Solutions and Expertise
As a trusted material partner in the defense sector, voestalpine is committed to delivering high-performance materials and deep metallurgical expertise that empower the design, development, and deployment of defense systems.
In an industry where resilience, precision, and innovation define superiority, only those who anticipate threats and engineer solutions will lead. For decades, we have collaborated with leading defense contractors and system integrators, supplying specialized steels for the most demanding applications, from armored vehicles and naval platforms to aerospace and ballistic protection.
Our strength lies in precision and customization. We produce, inspect, and deliver steel and titanium solutions that meet exacting specifications, composition, dimensions, and mechanical properties—ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability in the harshest environments. Every product reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and compliance with international defense standards.
Our comprehensive defense portfolio includes:
- Armor-grade materials for ballistic and blast protection
- High-strength structural materials for lightweight yet durable platforms
- Tool steels and specialty alloys for precision components in weapon systems and support infrastructure
With this versatile offering, we enable our defense customers to innovate with confidence—today and into the future.
Featured Grades
| Böhler | Villares | DIN | Melting |
|---|---|---|---|
| VL40 | 1.7225; 1.7214 | Air Melted | |
| V416 | 1.4005 | Air Melted | |
| VC140T / DIM | – | Air Melted / Air Melted + ESR | |
| V52100 | – | Air Melted | |
| K600 | 1.2767 | Air Melted | |
| K605 | ~1.2721 | Air Melted | |
| M121 | ~1.6657 | Air Melted + ESR | |
| M238 | 1.2738 | Air Melted | |
| N700 / N700SA | V630IM | 1.4542 / 1.4548 | Air Melted + VAR / Air Melted ESR |
| V133 | ~1.6943 | Air Melted + ESR | |
| E104 | ~1.2764 | Air Melted | |
| V354 | 1.7734 | Air Melted | |
| V361 | 1.7765 | VIM+VAR or Air Melted + ESR | |
| W350 | Patented | Air Melted + ESR |
Our expertise in Additive Manufacturing ensures precision and performance, especially for suppressors. Contact us to learn more.
Coating Eifeler Selection for Defense
| Eifeler Coating | TiN | EXXTRAL®- Black | VARIANTIC® | SUCASLIDE® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating Material | Titanium Nitride | Aluminium Titanium Nitride | Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride | Chrome Base Carbon Coating / DLC |
| Abbreviation | TiN | AlTiN (stacked) | TiAICN (ML | – |
| Microhardness (HV) | 2300 ± 300 | 3300 ± 300 | 3500 ± 500 | 1000 – 1200 |
| Friction Coefficient Against Steel (Dry) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.05 – 0.1 |
| Coating Thicknesses (µm) | 2-4 | 2 – 5 | 2 – 4 | 1.5 – 2.5 |
| Thermal Threshold | 500°C / 900°F | 800°C / 1470°F | 800°C / 1470°F | 399°C / 750°F |
| Key Characteristics | Standard, all-purpose coating | High hardness, very good oxidation resistance | Low friction, high oxidation resistance | Good adhesive strength, very hard, sufficient coating thickness, low friction coefficient, biocompatible |
| Color of the Coating | Gold | Anthracite | Old Rose | Black |
| Color* |  |  |  |  |
*Due to the natural variation in metal substrates, actual PVD coating colors may vary slightly from color swatches above.
Meet Our Experts
Our experts are on hand to help you with your next project, wherever you are in the world!
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Harald Dremel
Head of Sales – Materials
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Armin Wiedenegger
Head of Sales – Additive Manufacturing
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