John Cockerill Defense

TLDR

John Cockerill Defense is a Liege-based armored vehicle and defense systems manufacturer with revenues exceeding EUR 1B and a position among the global top 100 defense companies.

Overview

John Cockerill Defense is headquartered in Liege, Wallonia, and operates as the defense division of the John Cockerill Group, a Belgian industrial conglomerate with 200+ years of history. The defense division designs and manufactures armored vehicles, weapon stations, and artillery systems for military customers worldwide.

The company generates revenues in excess of EUR 1B and is ranked among the global top 100 defense companies by revenue. Its product portfolio includes the ASCOD armored infantry fighting vehicle platform and various remote weapon station systems integrated onto vehicles used by European and international armed forces.

John Cockerill Defense benefits from strong demand as NATO member states modernize ground forces following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.