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Leading supplier of combat gear & military equipment

Elevating protection through innovation

Founded in 1996 by four Norwegian ex-soldiers, NFM is a European leader in protective equipment, empowering military, and law enforcement personnel to operate at their full potential while ensuring their safety. With roots in Scandinavian craftsmanship, we focus on delivering innovative protection solutions tailored for any environment. Employing a diverse team of over 1,000 people across six European countries, NFM champions diversity, with women making up half of our management team.

Research & development

RESEARCH&DEVELOPMENT

At NFM, innovation is more than a core value—it is an operational imperative. With an international R&D team of over 80 engineers and experts based in Norway, Poland, and Germany, we are at the forefront of setting new industry standards.

User-centric innovation

USER-CENTRIC INNOVATION

Our holistic design approach involves end-users, engineers, and designers. We aim to create systems that align with natural behaviours, crucial in high stakes combat situations. Our contributions to European Defence Fund projects and collaborations with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment further underscore our commitment to future-ready combat gear.

QUALITY & VERIFICATION

Quality is non-negotiable. We collaborate with top European labs for external verification, while our internal labs focus on meticulous quality control. We follow international quality and environmental standards, ensuring product consistency and traceability.

Quality & verification

OPERATIONAL AGILITY

Strategically located state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe enable quick ramp-ups and flexible deliveries. Our capabilities extend to laser cutting, automated sewing machines, lamination, and robotics, making us a reliable, global partner in protective gear.

Operational agility

Leading supplier of combat gear & military equipment

Elevating protection through innovation

Founded in 1996 by four Norwegian ex-soldiers, NFM is a European leader in protective equipment, empowering military, and law enforcement personnel to operate at their full potential while ensuring their safety. With roots in Scandinavian craftsmanship, we focus on delivering innovative protection solutions tailored for any environment. Employing a diverse team of over 1,000 people across six European countries, NFM champions diversity, with women making up half of our management team.

Research & development

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

At NFM, innovation is more than a core value—it is an operational imperative. With an international R&D team of over 80 engineers and experts based in Norway, Poland, and Germany, we are at the forefront of setting new industry standards.

User-centric innovation

USER-CENTRIC INNOVATION

Our holistic design approach involves end-users, engineers, and designers. We aim to create systems that align with natural behaviours, crucial in high stakes combat situations. Our contributions to European Defence Fund projects and collaborations with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment further underscore our commitment to future-ready combat gear.

Quality & verification

QUALITY & VERIFICATION

Quality is non-negotiable. We collaborate with top European labs for external verification, while our internal labs focus on meticulous quality control. We follow international quality and environmental standards, ensuring product consistency and traceability.

Operational agility

OPERATIONAL AGILITY

Strategically located state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe enable quick ramp-ups and flexible deliveries. Our capabilities extend to laser cutting, automated sewing machines, lamination, and robotics, making us a reliable, global partner in protective gear.

OUR PRODUCTS

Full Spectrum Protection

Our vision is to protect individuals from both man-made and natural threats, regardless of location or climate. We’ve developed Full Spectrum Protection—modular, scalable gear for today’s police and military. It offers comfort and agility, fits all body types, for both men and women. Our aim is equipment so comfortable that it’s worn continuously, ensuring consistent protection. NFM Group provides premium equipment trusted worldwide.

OUR PRODUCTS

Full Spectrum Protection

Our vision is to protect individuals from both man-made and natural threats, regardless of location or climate. We’ve developed Full Spectrum Protection—modular, scalable gear for today’s police and military. It offers comfort and agility, fits all body types, for both men and women. Our aim is equipment so comfortable that it’s worn continuously, ensuring consistent protection. NFM Group provides premium equipment trusted worldwide.

LOAD BEARING SYSTEM

THOR™

A modular vest system for quick mission adaptability

  • A system that adapts to mission needs
  • Adjustable level of protection
  • Flame retardant
  • Reducing visibility fabrics
  • NFM Alpha – durable material you can rely on
  • Ultralight grid system made of NFM Omega fabric

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM

HJELM™

The 4th Gen. of head protection: Extremely light, functional and modular

  • Best Weight-Performance-Ratio combat helmet
  • Unique Sizing System
  • Superior Comfort + Load Distribution + Stabilization
  • Modular Open Interface Architecture for adaptive operational capabilities
  • Integration & Compatibility of System Components and Accessories
  • Ensuring Situational Awareness & Signature Management

BODY ARMOR

SKJOLD™

Maximum protection and safety in
an advanced, lightweight ballistic solution

  • Protection you can rely on
  • Lightest and most comfortable on the market
  • Adjustable level of protection
  • Hard & soft ballistic panels
  • Stab & spike protection
  • Edge shot and multi-hit capacity

COMBAT CLOTHING

GARM™

A multi-layer garment solution
for protection and comfort in all weather conditions

  • Created with hi-tech (lamination & laser cutting)
  • Light, flame retardant and durable textiles
  • Optical and acoustic signature management
  • Designed to adapt to all environmental conditions
  • Multiple camouflage options available
  • Fulfills military and law enforcement requirements

LOAD BEARING SYSTEM

THOR™

A modular vest system for quick mission adaptability

  • A system that adapts to mission needs
  • Adjustable level of protection
  • Flame retardant
  • Reducing visibility fabrics
  • NFM Alpha – durable material you can rely on
  • Ultralight grid system made of NFM Omega fabric

HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM

HJELM™

The 4th Gen. of head protection: Extremely light, functional and modular

  • Best Weight-Performance-Ratio combat helmet
  • Unique Sizing System
  • Superior Comfort + Load Distribution + Stabilization
  • Modular Open Interface Architecture for adaptive operational capabilities
  • Integration & Compatibility of System Components and Accessories
  • Ensuring Situational Awareness & Signature Management

BODY ARMOR

SKJOLD™

Maximum protection and safety in
an advanced, lightweight ballistic solution

  • Protection you can rely on
  • Lightest and most comfortable on the market
  • Adjustable level of protection
  • Hard & soft ballistic panels
  • Stab & spike protection
  • Edge shot and multi-hit capacity

COMBAT CLOTHING

GARM™

A multi-layer garment solution
for protection and comfort in all weather conditions

  • Created with hi-tech (lamination & laser cutting)
  • Light, flame retardant and durable textiles
  • Optical and acoustic signature management
  • Designed to adapt to all environmental conditions
  • Multiple camouflage options available
  • Fulfills military and law enforcement requirements

NEWS & EVENTS

Stay Updated with NFM

Explore the latest updates from NFM, from new products to key events and research projects, find out how NFM Group is contributing to setting new industry standards.

NEWS & EVENTS

Stay Updated with NFM

Explore the latest updates from NFM, from new products to key events and research projects, find out how NFM Group is contributing to setting new industry standards.

OUR VIDEOS

Explore NFM’s Advanced Gear

Visit our YouTube channel to discover more about our trusted protective solutions for military and law enforcement.

OUR VIDEOS

Explore NFM’s Advanced Gear

Visit our YouTube channel to discover more about our trusted protective solutions for military and law enforcement.

GLOBAL IMPACT

NFM’s Trusted Gear

Our protective equipment is globally recognized for safeguarding military and law enforcement personnel in a range of high-risk situations. Across diverse regions and demanding environments, NFM’s products consistently deliver on safety and security.

Coastal Ranger Operator wearing NFM Hjelm helmet during exercise in 2023 (Norwegian Armed Forces)

Coastal Ranger Operator wearing HJELM during an exercise in 2023.

Credits: Norwegian Armed Forces / The Norwegian Government

French army soldiers wearing THOR carriers

French army wearing THOR carriers.

Credit: ©Patrick LOPEZ/ECPAD/Défense

Soldier wearing NFM gear fighting targets on the sea during excercises

Roald Amundsen Exercises fighting targets at sea during exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2017 outside Iceland.

Photographer: Jakob Østheim / Forsvaret

Portuguese soldier on mission in Africa wearing THOR vest

Portuguese soldier on mission in Africa wearing NFM’s THOR vest.

Lithuanian soldier wearing NFM gear

The Lithuanian Army wearing NFM gear.

The Special Suppressive Counter-terrorism Unit (Ε.Κ.Α.Μ.) constitutes the elite Special Unit of the Hellenic Police in Greece.

The Special Suppressive Counter-terrorism Unit (Ε.Κ.Α.Μ.) constitutes the elite Special Unit of the Hellenic Police in Greece.

GLOBAL IMPACT

NFM’s Trusted Gear

Our protective equipment is globally recognized for safeguarding military and law enforcement personnel in a range of high-risk situations. Across diverse regions and demanding environments, NFM’s products consistently deliver on safety and security.

Coastal Ranger Operator wearing HJELM during an exercise in 2023.

Coastal Ranger Operator wearing HJELM during an exercise in 2023.

Credits: Norwegian Armed Forces / The Norwegian Government
French army wearing THOR carriers.

French army wearing THOR carriers.

Credit: ©Patrick LOPEZ/ECPAD/Défense
Roald Amundsen Exercises fighting targets at sea during exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2017 outside Iceland.

Roald Amundsen Exercises fighting targets at sea during exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2017 outside Iceland.

Photographer: Jakob Østheim / Forsvaret
Portuguese soldier on mission in Africa wearing NFM’s THOR vest.

Portuguese soldier on mission in Africa wearing NFM’s THOR vest.

The Lithuanian Army wearing NFM gear.

The Lithuanian Army wearing NFM gear.

The Special Suppressive Counter-terrorism Unit (Ε.Κ.Α.Μ.) constitutes the elite Special Unit of the Hellenic Police in Greece.

The Special Suppressive Counter-terrorism Unit (Ε.Κ.Α.Μ.) constitutes the elite Special Unit of the Hellenic Police in Greece.