§ 01Operational ecosystem

One environment. Every vector of deployment.

Air, land, sea and base infrastructure form a single securing chain. Move across the scene to inspect where our solutions operate.

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Multi-domain logistics ecosystem — technical illustration
§ 02Who we are

A European industrial ecosystem for cargo securing and logistics.

Forankra Defense regroups subsidiaries of the Axel Johnson Transport Solutions division across Europe. Together they deliver cargo securing, lifting and lashing solutions for air, land and maritime operations, containerization and volume optimization, accessories and logistics infrastructure. With over 40 years of history serving European and NATO forces, we can help you secure anything in transit.

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40+
Years of expertise
4
Operational domains
EU
Industrial footprint
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European footprint
Forankra footprint
Local offices
§ 03Operational domains

Four domains. One integrated response.

From the airfield to the deck, qualified securing across every operational environment.

Air
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Air cargo solutions

  • HCU 6/E 463L pallet nets
  • ETSO tie-down straps
  • Underslung lifting
  • Custom cargo nets
  • Studs and accessories
Platforms
A400MC-130NH90H160M
§ 04How we support your programs

Two pathways. From catalogue to certified custom build.

Marshaller guiding tactical airlift loadout
◇ FIELD  Concept → qualification → serial production
A · StandardNSN-listed

Rapid procurement, qualified from stock.

Pre-qualified, NSN- or PN-referenced equipment. Deliverable from stock or short lead-time. Adapted to framework contracts and repeat purchase orders.

Lead timeStock / 4–8 weeks
B · CustomProgram-specific

Engineering to qualification.

Purpose-built restraint or textile system, developed against your load cases, platform constraints and qualification requirements. Full technical file and justification documents.

Lead timeProject-dependent
Development process · Path B
01
Requirement
Mission profile, load cases, constraints.
02
Study
Feasibility & firm commercial offer.
03
Design
CAD, material selection, design review.
04
Prototype
In-house prototyping. First article inspection.
05
Qualification
Static / dynamic testing. Technical file.
06
Production
Serial output & in-service support.
§ 05Quality & compliance

Documented, traceable, built to last.

Every item we deliver is backed by an audit trail — from raw-material batch to serialized output. Our certifications are not badges; they are the operating standard our production lines run on.

◇ 01

Traceability

Full batch and serial traceability on every restraint assembly.

◇ 02

Reliability

Validated against static, dynamic and environmental load cases.

◇ 03

Service life

Designed for extended operational life and scheduled inspection intervals.

◇ 04

Documentation

Technical files maintained to airworthiness standards.

Certifications & approvals
NATO
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NATO Commercial and Government Entity code - assigned to suppliers able to provide NSN-listed products.
EASA
Part 21GPOA · on request
EU Aviation Safety Agency - Production Organisation Approval.
ISO
9001:2015QMS · on request
Quality management systems - certified across production sites.
ECOVADIS
Silver - Top 15%Cert · on request
Sustainability performance rating.
§ 06Why Forankra Defense

Engineered. Qualified. Delivered.

Five reasons European armed forces and prime contractors trust Forankra Defense.

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01

European industrial footprint

Multi-site industrial ecosystem positioned across Europe.

02

Engineering & prototyping

Agile engineering support from concept capture to qualification.

03

Qualified production

Controlled manufacturing for critical applications, including EASA Part 21G aerospace-qualified capabilities.

04

Operational responsiveness

Rapid iteration and industrial response adapted to operational timelines.

05

Long-term support

Programs designed for durability, traceability and lifecycle support.

§ 07Get in touch

Supporting military mobility and logistics of European and NATO forces.

Air · Ground · Maritime · Infrastructure
Or email us directly
contact@forankra-defense.com
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