American Defense Systems, Inc.

Mission Statement

As a world leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of transparent and opaque armor, security doors, windows and curtain wall systems, American Defense Systems, Inc. transforms the Architect's & Engineers designs into innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasing security applications for the physical security industry.



We protect and serve those who defend, serve and protect us with an uncompromising commitment to safety and excellence in product design and installation.



We bring value, integrity, and experience to our business partners and our customers.



Why is ADSI different?

Our in-house design and engineering capabilities enable us to be more responsive to tight timeframes than anyone else in the industry. We have a strong record of delivering top-quality, tested and proven design solutions in just a fraction of the time taken by our competition.

We are praised by our clients for our conceptual and intellectual capabilities in this ever-changing world. We have a proven ability to adapt our designs and products to respond to the protection requirements you may have.

American Defense Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of cutting-edge protection solutions for a variety of sophisticated applications requiring bullet resistant glass or traditional armor.

ADSI transforms architecture and engineering designs into innovative, functional and aesthetically pleasing security solutions. Our unique in-house design allows us to be more responsive to tight time frames than anyone in the industry. We are a preferred contractor of the United States military and have been named as the Region II Prime Contractor of the Year (2007) by the U.S. Small Business Administration. ADSI specializes in custom designs and proudly applies a consultative approach with our valued clients.

We also offer over one hundred years of collective hands-on experience in the physical security, force protection and correctional arenas and are committed to providing our clients with expected results, value and integrity.



Transparent Armor



ADSI Transparent Armor - A Clear Solution

American Defense Systems, Inc. laminating process uses a variety of high tech and high performance bonding assemblies specifically developed to be the most advanced method for laminating glass, polycarbonates and DuPont? SentryGlas® Plus, in the industry. These optically clear and long-lived constructions allow VistaSteel Armor to be laminated in any balanced or unbalanced design in order to minimize cost and maintain durability as well as weight and protection level. It also guarantees that you will not wait many weeks for your glass requirement to be delivered. Utilizing the specific characteristics of each: glass, DuPont? SentryGlas® Plus and polycarbonate, we have unlimited design and manufacturing abilities. Our laminating process and quality control delivers a superior product for a variety of safety, security, and ballistic and blast resistant glass applications. Our standard warrants for delamination is 5 years.



Military Applications

American Defense Systems, Inc. proudly partners with various branches of the United States military providing a variety of lightweight armor solutions, both transparent and opaque, with our unending goal of protecting our men and women in uniform. We are humbled and honored that our armor has proven to be a life saver in our on-going war on terror having withstood small arms fire and IED incidents with our soldiers emerging to fight another day.



Our Crew Protection Kits (CPKs) are custom designed and fitted to offer the maximum amount of security for the operator. The CPK features windows of fully transparent armor, opaque armor siding that has been ATC Aberdeen tested and approved to meet all Operation Iraqi Freedom requirements, a patent-pending combat lock, tool-less emergency egress windows, fortified door hinges and an integrated crew comfort system.



Combat lock - The combat lock and door latch are designed to accommodate top-bottom and left-right orientation allowing commonality and the flexibility to be used on any vehicle of CE/MHE equipment. Durable, strong and reliable to meet the rugged demands of a war time environment, this latch has been evaluated by TACOM and successfully tested at ATC for durability, functionality and to meet Operation Iraqi Freedom ballistic threats

Egress Window - A uniquely designed internal or external tool-less cab emergency rescue system to allow escape from or access to aid an injured operator. This system has been both ballistic and operator tested at ATC and TACOM.

Door Hinges - The hinges are designed to resist damage and maintain functionality post IED event and have been proven during live OID IED and 20mm FSP threat testing conducted at ATC.

Crew Comfort System - Consists of an air-conditioning and heater system designed to meet or exceed mission requirements for operator comfort; the air-conditioner is designed to have common repair parts as that in most tactical wheeled vehicles.



The CPKs are modular and can be applied to the vehicle either stateside or in theater. ADSI employs Field Service Representatives (FSRs) that are on the ground in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait to train our soldiers on the proper installation techniques and offer on-going expertise and assistance.