What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
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Rellingen, GermanyRellingen, Germany
Products & Solutions
landSEAT
Blast-protected seating system for armoured vehicles, designed to isolate occupants from vehicle structure and absorb explosion-driven impact forces. Available in multiple configurations for drivers, commanders, operators and troops, with protection levels up to STANAG 4569 Level 4b. Models FSS, LFS, SPS, FBS and SDS cover specific vehicle positions and roles. Restraint options include 4- and 5-point harness systems.
airSEAT
Crash-safe seating for military transport aircraft and helicopters, meeting military flammability and impact standards while prioritising low weight. Variants include troop seats for fixed-wing transport, helicopter pilot seats with optional ballistic protection, jump seats and rotary-wing crew seating. Modular accessories include headrests, weapon supports and ballistic inserts.
MULTIBASE
Modular pallet system that converts military cargo aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules and A400M into passenger, medical evacuation or VIP configurations without dedicated aircraft. Three pallet types cover 12-passenger seat pallets, ICU and stretcher medical pallets, and VIP layouts. Assembly requires two workers and around 20 minutes, with a full cabin conversion achievable in under two hours.
safeCHUTE
Parachute system portfolio covering rescue parachutes, cargo airdrop systems and brake parachutes for aircraft including Tornado and Eurofighter. Also covers recovery systems for UAVs and eVTOL vehicles, GPS-guided high-payload airdrop and steerable parachute-plus-airbag recovery. More than 180 pilots have used the rescue systems successfully.
TOXICSHIELD
CBRN protective system for aviation personnel and aircraft cabins, including light anti-static flame-retardant flying suits and modular cabin partition kits that contain contamination without permanent aircraft modification. Qualified for NH90, H145M, CH-53, Tiger and A400M. Meets AEP38, AEP73, STANAG 3943 and ISO 15025 standards. Suits are washable and recyclable, covering the 5th to 95th percentile for male and female wearers.
safeFLIGHT
Personal rescue and survival equipment for military and civilian aircrew, developed with former German Armed Forces specialists. The product line includes anti-G protection ensembles, emergency parachutes (Durachute), single-man life rafts, personal survival packs and various restraint systems for air and ground operations.
About
AUTOFLUG GmbH is a German safety and rescue equipment manufacturer founded on 1 October 1919 in Berlin-Johannisthal by Gerhard Sedlmayr, an aviation pioneer who trained under the Wright Brothers. The company name was drawn from the original firm name: "Spezialhaus für das AUTOmobil und FLUGwesen". After rebuilding in Hamburg post-war, AUTOFLUG relocated to Rellingen near Hamburg in 1958, where it has been headquartered ever since.
Offices
Rellingen, GermanyCustomers & Partners
German BundeswehrMartin-Baker (ejection seat integration partner since 1958)Diehl Aviation (MULTIBASE cabin systems)ALTHOM GmbH and ALTHOM Engineering E.P.E. (helicopter and eVTOL seat collaboration)
Timeline
2024
Delivered Personnel Survival Pack systems for NH90 helicopters and reached a 10-year milestone supporting the A400M programme.
1989
Began developing dedicated safety systems for helicopters.
1968
Converted approximately 900 Bundeswehr F-104G Starfighter aircraft to Martin-Baker ejection seats.
1958
Relocated to Rellingen near Hamburg; demonstrated Martin-Baker ejection seat at zero altitude at the ILA air show.
1931
Began manufacturing parachute systems under IRVIN licence and introduced the AUTOFLUG Quick Release Connector.
1919
Founded on 1 October 1919 in Berlin-Johannisthal by Gerhard Sedlmayr as Spezialhaus für das AUTOmobil und FLUGwesen.
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Products & Solutions
landSEAT
Blast-protected seating system for armoured vehicles, designed to isolate occupants from vehicle structure and absorb explosion-driven impact forces. Available in multiple configurations for drivers, commanders, operators and troops, with protection levels up to STANAG 4569 Level 4b. Models FSS, LFS, SPS, FBS and SDS cover specific vehicle positions and roles. Restraint options include 4- and 5-point harness systems.
airSEAT
Crash-safe seating for military transport aircraft and helicopters, meeting military flammability and impact standards while prioritising low weight. Variants include troop seats for fixed-wing transport, helicopter pilot seats with optional ballistic protection, jump seats and rotary-wing crew seating. Modular accessories include headrests, weapon supports and ballistic inserts.
MULTIBASE
Modular pallet system that converts military cargo aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules and A400M into passenger, medical evacuation or VIP configurations without dedicated aircraft. Three pallet types cover 12-passenger seat pallets, ICU and stretcher medical pallets, and VIP layouts. Assembly requires two workers and around 20 minutes, with a full cabin conversion achievable in under two hours.
safeCHUTE
Parachute system portfolio covering rescue parachutes, cargo airdrop systems and brake parachutes for aircraft including Tornado and Eurofighter. Also covers recovery systems for UAVs and eVTOL vehicles, GPS-guided high-payload airdrop and steerable parachute-plus-airbag recovery. More than 180 pilots have used the rescue systems successfully.
TOXICSHIELD
CBRN protective system for aviation personnel and aircraft cabins, including light anti-static flame-retardant flying suits and modular cabin partition kits that contain contamination without permanent aircraft modification. Qualified for NH90, H145M, CH-53, Tiger and A400M. Meets AEP38, AEP73, STANAG 3943 and ISO 15025 standards. Suits are washable and recyclable, covering the 5th to 95th percentile for male and female wearers.
safeFLIGHT
Personal rescue and survival equipment for military and civilian aircrew, developed with former German Armed Forces specialists. The product line includes anti-G protection ensembles, emergency parachutes (Durachute), single-man life rafts, personal survival packs and various restraint systems for air and ground operations.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Autoflug doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
AUTOFLUG GmbH is a German safety and rescue equipment manufacturer founded on 1 October 1919 in Berlin-Johannisthal by Gerhard Sedlmayr, an aviation pioneer who trained under the Wright Brothers. The company name was drawn from the original firm name: "Spezialhaus für das AUTOmobil und FLUGwesen". After rebuilding in Hamburg post-war, AUTOFLUG relocated to Rellingen near Hamburg in 1958, where it has been headquartered ever since.
Offices
Rellingen, GermanyCustomers & Partners
German BundeswehrMartin-Baker (ejection seat integration partner since 1958)Diehl Aviation (MULTIBASE cabin systems)ALTHOM GmbH and ALTHOM Engineering E.P.E. (helicopter and eVTOL seat collaboration)
Timeline
2024
Delivered Personnel Survival Pack systems for NH90 helicopters and reached a 10-year milestone supporting the A400M programme.
1989
Began developing dedicated safety systems for helicopters.
1968
Converted approximately 900 Bundeswehr F-104G Starfighter aircraft to Martin-Baker ejection seats.
1958
Relocated to Rellingen near Hamburg; demonstrated Martin-Baker ejection seat at zero altitude at the ILA air show.
1931
Began manufacturing parachute systems under IRVIN licence and introduced the AUTOFLUG Quick Release Connector.
1919
Founded on 1 October 1919 in Berlin-Johannisthal by Gerhard Sedlmayr as Spezialhaus für das AUTOmobil und FLUGwesen.
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