Advanced Materials for Defence Applications
Rare-earth-free nanomaterial systems engineered for electromagnetic, radar and thermal signature management.
Conceptual illustration of radar signature management. Indicative behaviour only — not a statement of measured performance.
Critical defence systems depend on strategic materials
Advanced defence systems rely on specialised magnetic and electromagnetic materials. Concentrated supply chains create strategic dependencies and procurement risk across allied nations.
AMA addresses this challenge at the material level through rare-earth-free magnetic nanostructures engineered for defence applications.
Strategic material content per platform · illustrative
A metal-core magnetic nanomaterial
AMA has developed a proprietary material platform designed to address radar, electromagnetic and thermal signatures while reducing dependence on critical rare-earth materials.
Magnetic Core
High-saturation metal core architecture, without rare-earth elements.
Protective Shell
Stable integration into established coatings and manufacturing processes.
Tunable Morphology
Engineered nanostructures optimised for broadband electromagnetic performance.
The core nanoparticle platform is already patent-protected and peer-reviewed (lead inventor on US20230067607A1). The defence application is patent pending, with PCT filing on the validation roadmap.
Engineered for operational advantage
A defence-focused material platform built to reduce strategic dependency while delivering broad electromagnetic capability and a clear path to manufacture.
Reduced strategic dependency
Engineered without rare-earth elements, lowering exposure to concentrated supply chains.
Lower weight potential
A lighter material pathway than conventional ferrite-based approaches.
Broad electromagnetic response
Designed for performance across a wide frequency range.
Coating compatibility
Formulated to integrate with established coating and finishing processes.
Scalable manufacturing
A synthesis route designed with production scale-up in mind.
Defence-first design
Developed for defence and security applications from inception.
A direct fit for NATO platforms
The first application is radar-absorbent stealth coatings — a drop-in replacement for incumbent RAM, light enough for the small drones where ferrite RAM is simply too heavy.
Radar Signature Management
Drop-in replacement for radar-absorbing coatings on combat aircraft, UAVs, armoured vehicles and naval vessels. Tested across 7–40 GHz. Compatible with existing coatings.
EM Shielding
Component-level shielding for electronics bays and sensor housings — quieting the electromagnetic signature of sensitive systems.
Thermal & IR
Managing thermal and infrared signature alongside radar — reducing detectability across the sensing spectrum.
Independent validation and defence acceleration
NATO DIANA 2026
Selected for the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic.
Patent pending
Core nanomaterial platform protected; defence application filed.
Independent laboratory testing
Accredited measurement of material performance underway.
NPL engagement
Working with the UK National Physical Laboratory.
Allied research partners
Independent testing and research organisations.
TRL progression
Advancing from TRL 4 toward TRL 5.
Independent validation partners
Contact AMA
We welcome enquiries from defence organisations, government stakeholders, research institutions and strategic partners.
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We'll be in touch. We'll keep you informed as the material progresses through validation.