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.
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.
Four domains. One integrated response.
From the airfield to the deck, qualified securing across every operational environment.
Air cargo solutions
- HCU 6/E 463L pallet nets
- ETSO tie-down straps
- Underslung lifting
- Custom cargo nets
- Studs and accessories
Two pathways. From catalogue to certified custom build.
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.
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.
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.
Traceability
Full batch and serial traceability on every restraint assembly.
Reliability
Validated against static, dynamic and environmental load cases.
Service life
Designed for extended operational life and scheduled inspection intervals.
Documentation
Technical files maintained to airworthiness standards.
Engineered. Qualified. Delivered.
Five reasons European armed forces and prime contractors trust Forankra Defense.
European industrial footprint
Multi-site industrial ecosystem positioned across Europe.
Engineering & prototyping
Agile engineering support from concept capture to qualification.
Qualified production
Controlled manufacturing for critical applications, including EASA Part 21G aerospace-qualified capabilities.
Operational responsiveness
Rapid iteration and industrial response adapted to operational timelines.
Long-term support
Programs designed for durability, traceability and lifecycle support.
