Beaufort surfaces as winner of UK MOD contract for next-generation Royal Navy submarine escape systems
Resolute SESE delivers advanced escape and survival capability for the Submarine Service. Beaufort, the global leader in submarine escape and
Our fast jet life preservers are engineered to deliver flotation, safety, and comfort for aircrew operating in extreme environments. Designed for maximum buoyancy, flame resistance, and reliability, they safeguard pilots during emergency ejection or water landings. Each preserver integrates seamlessly with pilot flight equipment, maintaining mobility and minimising interference while ensuring complete confidence in mission-critical situations.
The MK40 / MK41 Life Preserver offers critical emergency flotation for fast jet pilots, combining a flame-retardant waistcoat with an inflatable stole and blast-proof pouch for protection during ejection and water landings. The preserver’s low-profile design ensures maximum comfort and manoeuvrability in the cockpit.
Qualified in partnership with the UK MoD, the MK42B Life Preserver sets a new benchmark for aircrew protection. It delivers increased in-water survivability, enhanced comfort, and reduced thermal burden, ensuring aircrew are protected during emergency situations without compromising on mobility.
The Jet Vest CH07 is a compact life preserver designed to protect aircrew from immersion in cases of distress at sea. Featuring an inflatable stole and pockets for survival equipment, it offers reliable head support and buoyancy with a lightweight, low-bulk design.
Our range of Fast Jet Aircrew Life Preservers ensures that aircrew are equipped with the most advanced flotation protection available. Each life preserver is designed to meet the specific needs of fast jet pilots, offering flame resistance, buoyancy, and operational versatility. Whether it’s the low-profile design of the MK40 / MK41, the advanced safety features of the MK42B, or the compact efficiency of the Jet Vest CH07, we provide solutions tailored to ensure survival in the most challenging environments.
Each preserver provides buoyancy levels designed to keep aircrew afloat, ensuring their head and airways are clear of the water.
The slim, compact designs minimise interference with pilot movements, ensuring ease of use and comfort in the cockpit.
Built from flame-resistant materials, our life preservers provide critical protection in the event of a fire during ejection or emergency landing.
Each preserver includes modular pockets or storage for essential survival equipment, providing quick access to rescue aids during emergencies.
Resolute SESE delivers advanced escape and survival capability for the Submarine Service. Beaufort, the global leader in submarine escape and
Capitol Meridian Partners and Stellex Capital Management complete their carve out acquisition of Beaufort, the Aerospace and Defense survival equipment
Beaufort, the market leader in pilot flight equipment, has secured a landmark set of contracts with Lockheed Martin on the
