Aerospace & Defense

We Go Beyond – To Protect What Matters

Evonik is your reliable partner for advanced materials that enable high-performing solutions in the defense industry.

Our innovations help protect what matters – with superior performance under the most demanding conditions.

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Please contact our Aerospace & Defense Team for any questions about our solutions.

The defense sector requires materials that combine reliability, resilience, and high performance. Evonik delivers innovative solutions for all military domains – air, land, sea, and space – ensuring mission success through lightweight design, extreme durability, and energetic propulsion technologies.

Our Approach for the Defense Industry

Partnering with Evonik means gaining access to the know-how of our experienced team and a portfolio of advanced materials and technologies for defense products. We enable our partners to meet the toughest military specifications while improving resource efficiency and reliability. Our lightweight composites reduce structural weight, enhancing fuel economy and operational range. High-performance polymers and additives ensure durability under extreme temperatures, mechanical stress, and corrosive environments – minimizing maintenance and extending service life. For propulsion systems, Evonik’s energetic materials provide consistent quality and secure European sourcing, helping to overcome supply chain risks.

Beyond materials, we offer technical expertise and collaborative development to accelerate innovation and shorten time-to-market.

Our Solutions for Aerospace & Defense

Lightweight Materials

Reduce weight without compromising strength. Evonik’s advanced polymers and composite materials enable lighter structures for aircraft, vehicles, and drones – improving fuel efficiency and operational range.

Applications:

Foam cores for radar-transparent radomes
Unidirectional tapes for composite components
Thermoplastic and thermoset systems for structural integrity

Benefits:

Weight reduction for enhanced mobility
High impact resistance and fatigue performance
Design flexibility for complex geometries

Plastics for Extreme Conditions

Defense operations require materials that withstand heat, cold, chemicals, and mechanical stress. Evonik offers polymers and additives for components exposed to harsh environments.

Applications:

UAV structures and fighter jet components
Protective coatings for vehicles and naval platforms
Additive manufacturing for decentralized production

Benefits:

Thermal stability up to extreme temperatures
Resistance to temperature, corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals
Reliable performance in desert, arctic, and maritime conditions

Energetic Materials

Evonik provides raw materials for rocket propellants, supporting propulsion systems for space launch vehicles, and other applications.

Products:

Hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)
Diisocyanates (IPDI, H12MDI & TMDI)
Highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)

Applications:

Solid propellants for boosters
Hybrid and liquid propellants for space missions

Benefits:

European sourcing
High energy density for superior performance
Full backward integration for supply security

Why Choose Evonik?

Choosing Evonik means partnering with a trusted European supplier that ensures compliance and reliability. Our proven expertise in high-performance materials empowers defense manufacturers to meet the most demanding technical requirements with confidence.

We combine innovation with a commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, delivering solutions that enhance durability, efficiency, and safety across all military domains.

With Evonik, you gain a partner focused on enabling your success through advanced chemistry and dependable supply chains.

Let’s Talk About Your Mission

Your challenges in the defense industry deserve solutions that go beyond expectations. At Evonik, we’re ready to work with you to develop advanced materials and technologies that strengthen your products and secure your success. Whether you need lightweight composites, high-performance polymers, or energetic materials, our experts are here to support you every step of the way.

Contact our experts to learn how Evonik can support your mission-critical applications.