Highfield Defence supports safer, faster air mobility - from helicopter underslung systems to 463L pallet nets - trusted by NATO and OEM partners.
Highfield Defence Overview
Highfield Defence is an independent consultancy that supports aerospace and defence organisations in helicopter load systems, cargo equipment, and air-mobility logistics. We specialize in External Cargo Load Operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in these critical missions.
Our collaboration spans OEMs, MROs, and Ministries of Defence across NATO and allied nations, where we evaluate, integrate, and sustain technologies that:
- Boost effectiveness – safer, faster underslung and air-mobility operations with advanced helicopter cargo equipment.
- Reduce cost – simpler equipment with a lower maintenance burden, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance – aligned with NATO doctrine and airworthiness standards, crucial for military equipment sales.
Based in the United Kingdom, Highfield Defence serves as a bridge between technology providers and military users, facilitating the transition of proven solutions into fielded capabilities across European and allied fleets.
Nets, Strops and Slings for NATO Cargo Helicopters
Single-piece 463L pallet cargo net for C-130, C-17 and A400M aircraft
Nets, Strops and Slings for NATO Cargo Helicopters
Highfield Defence Overview
Highfield Defence is an independent consultancy that supports aerospace and defence organisations in helicopter load systems, cargo equipment, and air-mobility logistics. We specialize in External Cargo Load Operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in these critical missions.
Our collaboration spans OEMs, MR
Highfield Defence Overview
Highfield Defence is an independent consultancy that supports aerospace and defence organisations in helicopter load systems, cargo equipment, and air-mobility logistics. We specialize in External Cargo Load Operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in these critical missions.
Our collaboration spans OEMs, MROs, and Ministries of Defence across NATO and allied nations, where we evaluate, integrate, and sustain technologies that:
- Boost effectiveness – safer, faster underslung and air-mobility operations with advanced helicopter cargo equipment.
- Reduce cost – simpler equipment with a lower maintenance burden, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance – aligned with NATO doctrine and airworthiness standards, crucial for military equipment sales.
Based in the United Kingdom, Highfield Defence serves as a bridge between technology providers and military users, facilitating the transition of proven solutions into fielded capabilities across European and allied fleets.
Electromechanical helicopter cargo release system
Single-piece 463L pallet cargo net for C-130, C-17 and A400M aircraft
Nets, Strops and Slings for NATO Cargo Helicopters
The next-generation helicopter underslung release strop is designed to enhance External Cargo Load Operations, allowing pilots to lift and release loads without requiring ground personnel beneath the aircraft. Supported by Highfield Defence, this innovative Helicopter Cargo Equipment reduces hover time, fuel burn, and the risk of static d
The next-generation helicopter underslung release strop is designed to enhance External Cargo Load Operations, allowing pilots to lift and release loads without requiring ground personnel beneath the aircraft. Supported by Highfield Defence, this innovative Helicopter Cargo Equipment reduces hover time, fuel burn, and the risk of static discharge across NH90, AW101, AW149, and Black Hawk fleets. Engineered to meet STANAG 4671 and MIL-STD standards, the system integrates seamlessly with existing cargo hooks, ensuring safer, faster, and lower-hover missions. This is a proven investment for operators prioritizing mission tempo and crew safety, particularly in the realm of Military Equipment Sales.
Single-piece 463L pallet cargo net for C-130, C-17 and A400M aircraft
Single-piece 463L pallet cargo net for C-130, C-17 and A400M aircraft
Single-piece 463L pallet cargo net for C-130, C-17 and A400M aircraft
Highfield Defence supports operators and OEMs in the evaluation and integration of single-piece 463L pallet nets for C-130, C-17, and A400M transport aircraft, crucial for effective External Cargo Load Operations. These next-generation systems replace legacy multi-component nets, delivering faster rig times, improved load security, and re
Highfield Defence supports operators and OEMs in the evaluation and integration of single-piece 463L pallet nets for C-130, C-17, and A400M transport aircraft, crucial for effective External Cargo Load Operations. These next-generation systems replace legacy multi-component nets, delivering faster rig times, improved load security, and reduced maintenance burden, making them ideal for various Helicopter Cargo Equipment applications. We provide technical guidance, certification insight, and lifecycle optimisation to ensure compliance with NATO and USAF standards while enhancing throughput, interoperability, and mission readiness across allied air-mobility fleets, ultimately contributing to Military Equipment Sales.