LIGHTER. SAFER. STRONGER. FASTER.

Defense and military operations require adaptability and flexibility. Samson's high-performance synthetic ropes have been specifically engineered to be capable of meeting the rigors of defense operations, whether on land, sea, or air. From helicopter recovery pendants to cargo tethers, to mooring and towing lines and everything in between. Samson's partnership and depth of understanding of the industry means that, worldwide, you can feel confident that Samson products are built to your standards, so you can focus on the mission at hand.

Military helicopter deploying a synthetic fast rope from Samson Rope for air operations
Military personnel fast roping from a helicopter with Samson Rope, built for
Naval ship docked with synthetic mooring ropes by Samson Rope

The right rope for the right application

Military operations have significant demands, which is why our synthetic rope solutions not only equal the strength and durability of steel wire, they also allow for reduced weight, space savings, and safer, easier handling.

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Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-SATURN-12™ SATURN-12TM 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-TECH-12™ TECH-12TM 12-Strand Aramid
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Image-VALIDATOR-12™ VALIDATOR-12TM 12-Strand LCP
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Image-EMERGENCY TOWING SYSTEMS (ETS) EMERGENCY TOWING SYSTEMS (ETS) N/A HMPE Details Where To Buy
Image-EMERGENCY VESSEL ATTACHMENT & TOWING SYSTEM (EVATS) EMERGENCY VESSEL ATTACHMENT & TOWING SYSTEM (EVATS) N/A HMPE Details Where To Buy
Image-TECH-12™ TECH-12TM 12-Strand Aramid
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Image-VULCAN™ VULCANTM Core Dependent Double Braid Aramid / Aramid
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Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-FAST ROPE™ FAST ROPETM 8-Strand Polyester
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Image-FUSION-X™ FUSION-XTM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-HYPERSTATIC™ HYPERSTATICTM Jacketed / Multi-Core Polyester / Polyester
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Image-MERCURY™ MERCURYTM Jacketed / Multi-Core Nylon / Polyester
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Image-NYSTRON™ UNCOATED NYSTRONTM UNCOATED Double Braid Nylon / Polyester
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Image-PROTON-8™ PROTON-8TM 8-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-Q-12 DEFENDER ™ Q-12 DEFENDER TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester / Nylon
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Image-QUANTUM-12™ QUANTUM-12TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUANTUM-8™ QUANTUM-8TM 8-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUANTUM-X™ QUANTUM-XTM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-RP-12 SSR-1200™ RP-12 SSR-1200TM 12-Strand Polyolefin - Polyester Blend
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Image-RP-12 ULTRA BLUE™ RP-12 ULTRA BLUETM 12-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-SATURN-12™ SATURN-12TM 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-SUPER STRONG™ SUPER STRONGTM Double Braid Nylon / Nylon
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Image-TECH-12™ TECH-12TM 12-Strand Aramid
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Image-TURBO-DPX™ TURBO-DPXTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-TURBO-RC™ TURBO-RCTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-TECH-12™ TECH-12TM 12-Strand Aramid
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-HTP-12™ HTP-12TM 12-Strand Polyester
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Image-SUPER STRONG™ SUPER STRONGTM Double Braid Nylon / Nylon
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-FUSION-X™ FUSION-XTM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-Q-12 DEFENDER ™ Q-12 DEFENDER TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester / Nylon
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Image-QUANTUM-12™ QUANTUM-12TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUANTUM-X™ QUANTUM-XTM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-RP-12 ULTRA BLUE™ RP-12 ULTRA BLUETM 12-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-SATURN-12™ SATURN-12TM 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-TURBO-RC™ TURBO-RCTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-Q-12 DEFENDER ™ Q-12 DEFENDER TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester / Nylon
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-Q-12 DEFENDER ™ Q-12 DEFENDER TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester / Nylon
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Image-QUANTUM-12™ QUANTUM-12TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-TURBO-RC™ TURBO-RCTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE
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  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-HTP-12™ HTP-12TM 12-Strand Polyester
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Image-QUANTUM-12™ QUANTUM-12TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-SUPER STRONG™ SUPER STRONGTM Double Braid Nylon / Nylon
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Resources for Defense

Have a unique application or challenging situation? Samson can develop custom solutions for all types of military and defense-related projects. 

Naval ship docked with synthetic mooring ropes by Samson Rope Naval Solutions
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