At Belon Gear, we are proud to supply precision engineered gears that serve some of the most demanding sectors in the world including the military and defense industry. Defense applications require components that deliver uncompromising reliability, strength, and accuracy under extreme conditions, and gears play an irreplaceable role in ensuring mission success.

Applications of Gears in Military Products

Armored Vehicles and Tanks
Tanks, armored personnel carriers (APCs), and infantry fighting vehicles rely on heavy duty transmission systems to handle high torque. Gears are critical for propulsion, turret rotation, gun elevation mechanisms, and power take-off units. They ensure smooth power delivery even under rugged terrain and combat conditions.

Naval Defense Systems
Warships, submarines, and naval propulsion systems depend on gears for reliable marine operation. Gears are found in propulsion shafts, reduction gearboxes, winches, and missile launch platforms. Precision marine gears ensure quiet operation in submarines, which is vital for stealth missions.

Aerospace and Military Aircraft
Fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters use gears in their engines, landing gear systems, actuation mechanisms, and weapon control systems. Helicopter rotor systems in particular require high-precision bevel and planetary gears to handle rapid rotation and heavy loads.

Missiles and Weapon Systems
Guidance systems, targeting mechanisms, and missile launch equipment incorporate miniature gears for fine control and accuracy. Even small gear errors could compromise mission success, making extreme precision essential.

Radar, Communication and Surveillance Equipment
Tracking radars, satellite communication devices, and surveillance systems use gears to adjust positioning and ensure accurate alignment. Precision spur and worm gears are widely applied in antenna drives and tracking systems.

Types of Gears Used in Defense Applications

Spur gears
Simple yet reliable, spur gears are often used in control systems, weapon mounts, and radar equipment where noise is not a critical issue but durability and efficiency are important.

Helical gears
Known for smoother operation and higher load capacity, helical gears are used in armored vehicle transmissions, aircraft engines, and naval propulsion systems. Their ability to carry heavy torque makes them a preferred choice in military drivetrains.

Bevel gears 
Bevel gears are applied in helicopter rotor systems, tank turret rotation, and artillery gun elevation mechanisms. Spiral bevel gears, in particular, offer high strength and quiet performance, which are vital in defense applications.

Worm gears
Worm gears are used in aiming and positioning systems, such as radar and weapon targeting. Their self-locking feature ensures safety and prevents back-driving, which is crucial in sensitive defense mechanisms.

Planetary Gear Systems
Planetary gears are widely used in aerospace, missile systems, and armored vehicles where compact design, high efficiency, and torque handling are required. Their balanced load distribution makes them highly reliable in mission-critical applications.

 Hypoid bevel gears  
Hypoid gears combine strength with quiet operation and are used in armored vehicles, submarines, and aircraft where smooth torque transfer and durability are essential.

Belon Gear’s Commitment

With advanced machining technology and strict quality standards, Belon Gear delivers gears that meet or exceed AGMA, ISO, and military-grade specifications. Our engineering team works closely with defense industry partners to provide custom solutions, ensuring that every component achieves superior performance and reliability.

As defense technology continues to evolve, Belon Gear remains committed to supporting global military applications with precision gears that empower strength, safety, and innovation.