- FibreCoat, a world leader in materials technology, develops lightweight, high-performance materials with widespread applications, including for protection against radiation, heat and electromagnetic interference.
- FibreCoat has now developed its own FC-RR-170 chaff cartridge for radar countermeasures – its third chaff innovation.
- The company is also meeting rising UAV-related demand by developing a dedicated dispenser system for UAV platforms.
- FibreCoat’s end-to-end approach, from fibre engineering to cartridge and dispenser system development, allows the company to provide scalable, mission-ready solutions that are closely aligned to the changing requirements of defence operators.
10 June 2026—FibreCoat, a world leader in materials technology, has developed a groundbreaking proprietary chaff cartridge for use in cutting-edge radar countermeasure systems.
The company, which was founded in Germany in 2020 but has been developing materials since 2014, is known for inventing a novel technology to coat metals and plastics onto fibres, thus combining the properties of the fibres and the coating material, during the fibre-spinning process.
FibreCoat’s new FC-RR-170 cartridge, the third in a line of chaff innovations, has been designed for newly developed air systems that have superseded their traditional counterparts. The company is also working on dedicated dispenser systems for UAVs, so that unmanned platforms can carry and release radar countermeasures.
Chaff is one of the simplest and most widely used ways to protect aircraft and ships from radar-guided threats. When released, it forms a cloud of reflective material which can confuse enemy radar and help draw threats away from the platform.
This innovation involves bringing more of the production process under FibreCoat’s own control, from the development of the fibre material to the creation of the cartridge and dispenser. This gives defence customers much greater security of supply, better quality control, and faster product development.
Dr Robert Brüll, CEO of FibreCoat, said:
‘Chaff is still one of the most reliable and cost-effective radar countermeasures in use. But war has changed.
‘What matters now is supply, speed and control. Armed forces need systems that can be produced reliably, adapted quickly, and used across different platforms. That is one of the lessons of Ukraine.
‘Our FC-RR-170 cartridge represents a major step forward for FibreCoat. It shows how our fibre technology can be used not only in materials, but in the development of integrated defence systems that are in high demand.’
Radar countermeasures are becoming more important as air and unmanned systems encounter increasingly advanced radar-guided threats. At the same time, European defence companies are under pressure to develop critical systems closer to home.
FibreCoat’s materials are designed to provide consistent electromagnetic reflectivity and controlled dispersal. This helps chaff perform reliably regardless of the mission and operating conditions.
FibreCoat’s range of products offer strength, conductivity, shielding, and high-performance at a fraction of the weight and cost of their competitor products. FibreCoat now employs 50 members of staff and has four production sites: Aachen, Germany; Rustavi, Georgia; Litomyšl, Czech Republic; and Gorlice, Poland.
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About FibreCoat:
Founded in Germany in 2020, FibreCoat is changing materials technology. Its products, developed through a novel fibre-coating process, combine the strength and flexibility of coated fibres with unmatched cost efficiency. FibreCoat’s materials are lightweight, strong, conductive, and recyclable. These qualities make them crucial in defense, space, automotive, and construction.
FibreCoat solves major sector challenges. Satellites face radiation, extreme temperatures, and E.M.I. but must remain efficient at minimal cost. Defense equipment needs to be durable and effective in conflict zones. Electric vehicles must stay light while managing their heat and protecting drivers from E.M.I., while the construction industry requires specialist materials for building insulation and E.M.I. shielding.
FibreCoat’s production process also uses around 90% less energy than traditional methods, bringing down costs dramatically. And with modular production lines that can be set up anywhere in the world within two weeks, FibreCoat helps to ensure the resilience of supply chains in an increasingly volatile world.
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