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Innovation sits at the heart of everything we do.

Through our dedicated R&D team, we combine over 40 years of engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing capability to deliver technologies that protect life, enhance capability and keep pace with the rapidly evolving defence landscape.

From concept to combat-ready solution, every innovation is designed, tested and manufactured under one roof at Armstrong Works in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the UK’s most advanced engineering facilities.

A Culture of Collaboration and Excellence

Our R&D team brings together specialists in mechanical, electronic and systems engineering who share one mission – to engineer a safer tomorrow.

Guided by our values of Safety, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation and Trust, we work closely with the British Army, international partners and research institutions such as Dstl to anticipate the next generation of operational requirements.

Every project begins with a shared goal: to solve complex challenges through precision, creativity and proven performance.

From Research to Real-World Impact

Our approach to innovation is built on integration.

We design, fabricate, machine, assemble and test in one single secure location. This end-to-end control allows us to move seamlessly from R&D and prototype to full production – with total accountability, full traceability and uncompromising quality.

innovation in action

Our R&D team has developed and refined a range of technologies that are reshaping modern combat engineering.

RCV-PIONEER

Provides remotely controlled engineering capability for Robotic Combat Vehicles (RCVs). Performing hazardous mobility and counter-mobility tasks remotely, reducing risk to personnel and expanding tactical flexibility.

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RCV-PIONEER

threat-sense

An AI-assisted detection system that enables military vehicles and UAVs to identify and classify surface-laid mines in real-time. Proven in NATO trials at the Suffield Research Centre in Canada, Threat-Sense delivers unparalleled situational awareness and precision threat detection.

THREAT-SENSE

BEACON RCS & WEEVIL

BEACON enables existing and future fighting vehicles to operate as optionally crewed robotic assets, bridging manned and autonomous operations. Developed in partnership with Dstl, the WEEVIL remote-controlled minefield-breaching system allows operators to clear explosive threats from a safe distance, protecting lives on the battlefield.

BEACON RCS

manufacturing innovation

As custodians of the historic Armstrong Works, we are proud to support the UK’s major armoured-vehicle programmes, including Challenger 3, BOXER and AJAX.

Our Manufacture, Assembly, Integration and Test (M-AIT) services provide prime contractors with low-risk, adaptable and sustainable production solutions.

  • Purpose-built defence manufacturing facility supporting the UK’s heavy tracked fleet
  • Secure, self-contained site allowing complete programme delivery on location
  • Co-located prime teams for real-time collaboration and oversight
  • Expert North-East supply chain supporting British industry and the Government’s Levelling Up agenda.


Our track record of delivery excellence and our ability to scale from prototype to full production make us a trusted partner to armed forces and OEMs worldwide.

operational readiness and long-term support

Innovation does not stop at delivery. With over 40 years of experience supporting Armed Forces across the world, we provide comprehensive through-life support, including:

  • Integrated logistics support, training and NATO codification
  • Spare-parts packages, servicing and repairs through our expert Field Service Representatives (FSRs)
  • Upgrades and modifications to keep pace with evolving battlefield requirements.


This complete life-cycle approach – from concept design to operational sustainment – ensures that our technologies continue to protect those who protect us.

innovation award

Introduction to innovation award and a link to Kavish case study – will we be doing this in 2026 – check with Tim/HR

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Careers at Pearson Engineering

We’re hiring for for engineers, innovators and problem-solvers to join our mission.

Explore the career opportunities in R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing, and help us engineer a safer tomorrow, together.

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Pearson Engineering Minefield Breaching

Pearson Engineering's minefield breaching range includes powerful tools to move through even the most challenging terrain to defeat sub-surface explosive ordnance.

Our battle proven minefield breaching products provide armoured vehicles with the capability to defeat anti-tank mines. Whether intended for deliberate breaching or to support ‘freedom of manoeuvre’ for fighting vehicles, our blast-resistant ploughs give Commanders the option to move unimpeded and in doing so, maintain a battlefield advantage.

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Pearson Engineering Earth Loading

Pearson Engineering's earth loading range includes heavy-duty yet lightweight earth moving buckets. Each are designed specifically for vehicle type and in accordance with the needs of the end-user.

Our earth loading capability delivers a powerful digging and carrying ability, enabling armoured vehicles to transport materials, clear obstacles, dig and fill trenches and to assist in construction tasks. Our loaders can be provided with varying degrees of function and therefore complexity to support different mission sets.

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Pearson Engineering Interrogation

Pearson Engineering's interrogation capability includes a nimble, dexterous and accurate arm suitable for investigating ground sign and other suspicious indicators during Counter-IED route proving operations.

Our interrogation capability is rooted in providing additional capability for Counter-IED and Route Proving operations. To supplement physical detection from ground engaging roller systems, our interrogation arm can be used to further understand the nature of threats and to identify where risks may be present outside of the path of the roller.

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Pearson Engineering Obstacle and Earth Moving

Pearson Engineering's obstacle and earth moving range includes dedicated and multi-purpose blades which are designed to create and defeat deliberate obstacles and to prepare the ground for tactical operations.

Our obstacle and earth moving products include general purpose and multi-purpose dozer blades, designed specifically to meet the needs of different mission sets. Our blades are designed to be tough, robust and lightweight, enabling a wide range of obstacle and earth moving activities whilst minimising the impact on the vehicle’s mobility.

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Pearson Engineering Obstacle Marking

Pearson Engineering's obstacle marking capability provides armoured vehicles with the capability to mark safe lanes and hazardous areas during mine breaching and clearing missions.

Typically used alongside Pearson Engineering’s Route Opening Mine Plough, Surface Clearance Device or Route Proving rollers, our highly configurable obstacle marking systems support battlefield mobility by quickly and reliably marking safe lanes and the edge of hazardous areas.

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Pearson Engineering Excavation

Pearson Engineering's range of excavator manipulator arms provide powerful earth moving capability to combat engineering vehicles. Designed to be fitted with a variety of attachments, our products can be used to move obstacles such as tree abatis as well as to dig and move earth.

Our excavation capability is designed to support combat engineer operations such as digging, demolishing, removing obstacles and filling trenches to support Area Access and Area Denial.

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Pearson Engineering Vehicle Integration Kit

Pearson Engineering's products are designed to provide armoured vehicles with the ability to rapidly adapt to their mission, to overcome challenges to mobility and to deny mobility and momentum for others. Our vehicle integration kits provide 'quick connect' capability for vehicles which require exceptional flexibility and our direct fit interfaces provide enhanced manoeuvre support to fighting vehicles.

Our approach is often described as a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ in that host vehicles can be adapted to take on various combat engineering roles, or to overcome challenges to mobility. Integration of our products with the vehicle is made via a Pearson Engineering Direct Fit Interface or Pearson Engineering Quick Connect. The most suitable integration method depends on the mission requirements and vehicle capabilities. Our engineers will work closely with end-users and vehicle manufacturers to define the most appropriate route to minimise the impact on the vehicle and to maximise operational capability. Decisions are often based on hydraulic and electrical availability as well as the required role of the vehicle. Our integration kits are used to fit products that are designed to enhance armoured vehicle agility, tactical flexibility and adaptability. They are designed to be configurable and to deliver ‘freedom of manoeuvre’ to operations.

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Pearson Engineering Recovery Capability

Pearson Engineering's recovery capability includes robust and powerful earth anchors and multi-purpose dozer blades designed to hold a vehicle static for winching operations.

Our recovery capability includes a range of dedicated and multi-purpose blades which are primarily designed to support the recovery of other vehicles and for moving of heavy obstacles. A powerful ground-engaging blade sinks into the earth to hold a vehicle static, acting as the force against which the obstacle can be pulled. The same blade can be articulated to provide some obstacle and earth moving capability.

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Pearson Engineering Surface Laid Mine Clearance

Pearson Engineering's surface laid mine clearance range includes products capable of intelligently detecting and displacing explosive ordnance found within the path of the vehicle. Products are available for combat engineering vehicles and other types of military vehicle.

Surface laid mines represent a rising threat as Armed Forces turn their attention to near peer conflict. Our solutions, each designed to support the missions of dedicated combat engineer vehicles or fighting vehicles, provide a comprehensive detect and displace capability to support deliberate clearance or self-extraction in the face of air delivered scatterable mines.

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Pearson Engineering Protection and Route Proving

Pearson Engineering's Protection and Route Proving range includes battle proven, ground engaging roller systems to defeat pressure initiated Improvised Explosive Devices.

Our highly configurable rollers have saved countless lives, limbs and assets on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and have succeeded in ensuring ‘freedom of manoeuvre’ for soldiers around the world. Provided as either a full-width ‘route proving’ variant to actively check routes for the presence of Improvised Explosive Devices, or as a track-width ‘self-protection’ variant, our rollers are designed specifically to meet the needs of wide-ranging operational requirements. Our continued Research & Development and our approach to customisation provides confidence to those who use them.

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Pearson Engineering Assault Gap Crossing

Pearson Engineering's range of tactical assault gap crossing capabilities includes products to launch bridges from military vehicles. Our products are designed to provide in-stride capability without the need for dedicated gap crossing vehicle assets.

Like all of Pearson Engineering’s products, our assault gap crossing solutions are designed to be modular, to be interchangeable with other mobility and counter-mobility equipment and to support ‘freedom of manoeuvre’ on the battlefield. In a time when units are tasked to ‘march divided and fight united’, independent manoeuvre support is key.

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Pearson Engineering Mine Clearance

Pearson Engineering's range of mine clearing vehicles includes the MW50, MW240 and MW370 platforms.

Our range of Mine Clearance platforms and tools provide Armed Forces and other organisations with scalable solutions for mine clearance, explosive ordnance disposal and the defeat of improvised explosive devices. Our platforms and their tools can also be used to create mobility challenges for adversaries. Proven around the world, these mine clearance platforms and their tools are designed specifically to meet the needs of different operational contexts from large area clearance to support logistics and peace keeping operations through to clearance in complex terrain.

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