Many of MKU's competitors produce ballistic protection materials, but MKU goes beyond that, offering a design, production, testing and integration package to meet the precise requirements of each individual customer. MKU understands the complex and demanding directives and guidelines laid down by naval regulatory authorities and ensures that both its armour materials and its attachment/fixing system comply fully. MKU works closely with the customer right from the start to deliver an effective, high quality, certificated solution.

MKU is a ISO 9001-2008 certified company and follows NATO AQAP and EN 9100 quality procedures. It is certified as a NATO supplier (NATO CAGE Code SD S57 & C 5175) and as a supplier to the German Defence Technology and Procurement Department.

MKU's armour solutions are supported by detailed technical documentation, including installation, maintenance and repair manuals and illustrated parts catalogues in accordance with the standards prescribed by the End User Naval Authorities.

MKU understands the importance of integrated logistic support, and treats it as an essential part of the long term relationship with the customer. Using RFID trace technology, an after sales support team monitors the products from our factories to the customer and thence to the end user, ensuring that expectations are exceeded and true through-life support is achieved.

At MKU the team of qualified naval engineers, weapons specialists and naval personnel has pooled its considerable collective experience and expertise to ensure that potential customers are asked the right questions from the start, that exact requirements are identified quickly, and that effective solutions are proposed and delivered in a timely manner.

With research and development centres and manufacturing facilities in Germany and India, MKU has over 18,500 m² (200,000 sq. ft.) of factory space and employs over 850 people. An integral design house, Multi-Daylight Presses in various sizes, including a 1.2m x 2.4 m (4' x 8') panel press, precision water jet cutters and an in-house ballistic testing range enable MKU to deliver high quality products quickly and in large amounts.

MKU has over 10 years experience in naval armouring and has armoured more than 5000 m² (53819 sq. ft.) of ship and boat structures. Its recently upgraded facilities provide an annual capacity of producing more than 5000 m² (53819 sq. ft.) of Ballistic Panels.