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Cables with German Military Standards

Cables with German Military Standards

Habia is specialized in creating custom cables and harnesses for some of the world’s most demanding industries, including the nuclear and aerospace sectors.

Since the 1970s, the company has been an active partner to the defence sector, providing a wide variety of military-grade cable and harness solutions – for radars, weapon stations, vehicles, ships, sonars, drones, satellites and much more. In close collaboration with leading military partners and suppliers, Habia has a strong track record of meeting the most demanding applications. Together they solve connectivity challenges in the defence industry and enable the technologies of the future.

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Whether in the air, sea or on land – all cables and harnesses must deliver optimal performance – regardless of physical, thermal, pressure, and chemical impact. This means that cables and harnesses must perform to their maximum ability. That’s why we combine the right materials to ensure high flexibility and exceptional current carrying capabilities – without compromising on durability.
Photographer: HEW-KABEL
Whether in the air, sea or on land – all cables and harnesses must deliver optimal performance – regardless of physical, thermal, pressure, and chemical impact. This means that cables and harnesses must perform to their maximum ability. That’s why we combine the right materials to ensure high flexibility and exceptional current carrying capabilities – without compromising on durability.
Photographer: HEW-KABEL
Whether in the air, sea or on land – all cables and harnesses must deliver optimal performance – regardless of physical, thermal, pressure, and chemical impact. This means that cables and harnesses must perform to their maximum ability. That’s why we combine the right materials to ensure high flexibility and exceptional current carrying capabilities – without compromising on durability.
Photographer: HEW-KABEL
Whether in the air, sea or on land – all cables and harnesses must deliver optimal performance – regardless of physical, thermal, pressure, and chemical impact. This means that cables and harnesses must perform to their maximum ability. That’s why we combine the right materials to ensure high flexibility and exceptional current carrying capabilities – without compromising on durability.
Photographer: HEW-KABEL
Product range

Harnesses capabilities

Harnesses capabilities

Available options for custom designed harnesses

Copper Harnesses
• Signals
• Audio/Radio
• Power
• Single branch
• Multiple branches
• Built with ready or hand-built cables
• Underwater harnesses
• Spiralized harnesses


Fiber Optic and Hybrid Harnesses
• Singlemode
• Multimode
• Hybrids – mix of copper and fiber
• Underwater FO harnesses
• Specializing in D38999 connector series


Spirals
• Spiralized part up to 3m in length
• Max external diameter of 300mm
• Various spiral diameter in one product
• Coiled cable itself or full assembly with connectors available

Prototyping
• Prototyping line for standard harnesses
• R&D department for demanding applications
• Hand-built cables
• 3D printing
• Drawing preparation
• Assembly instructions
• No MOQ


Molding
• Low-pressure two component molding
• Good for small quantities and simple shapes
• Can be used for big overmoldings
• Can be used for potting
• Longer curing time compared to high-pressure technology
• High-pressure injection molding
• Good for big quantities
• Possibility to create complex shapes with logos
• Vast range of molding materials, including FEP
• High production rate
• Surface activation
• Plasma chamber and plasma beam machines
• Primering, adhesives, fusing techniques


CNC Machining and Workshop
• Turning and milling capabilities
• Used for prototypes and serial production
• In-house production of:
• Own molding tools
    • Production fixtures
    • Assembly boards
    • Backshells
    • Connector parts
    • Poka-Joke tools


Underwater Connectors
• Designed and engineered by Habia
• Suitable for shallow water immersion, down to 100m in depth
• Open face water resistance up to 10 bars
• Different sizes and insert arrangements under development


Testing
• Electrical
• Copper
• Fiber Optic
• Mechanical
• Bending
• Tensile
• Fatigue
• Enviromental
• Pressure
• Climatic
• And many others
• X-Ray

Product range

Cables for underwater systems

Cables for underwater systems

When it comes to designing high-performance cables or cable harnesses, expert knowledge and experience across a wide range of applications and materials are crucial. This is particularly true when dealing with the creation of custom solutions for use in the most demanding environment.

Underwater systems offering More support
The special cables from Habia are used for various applications in tanks, radar stations or headset systems:
+ Custom design cable concepts
+ Custom design harness/cable systems
+ Build to print
+ R&D
+ Testing
+ VG95218
+ 5 production sites
+ Def Stan 61-12

Product range

Cables for land systems

Cables for land systems

Custom design concept

When it comes to designing high-performance cables or cable harnesses, expert knowledge and experience across a wide range of applications and materials are crucial. This is particularly true when dealing with the creation of custom solutions for use in the most demanding environment.

Halogen free
VG 95218
Part 8 & 9
Part 20 Type P*
Part 21 Type F
Part 22 Type G
Part 23 Type C
Part 27 Type A
Part 28 Type C

Containing halogens
VG 95218
Part 8 & 9
Part 20 Type A and B
Part 20 J, G and R
Part 21 Type E
Part 22 Type C
Part 23 Type F
Part 24 Type K
Part 25 Type G
Part 26 Type H
Part 27 Type B
Part 28 Type A, B, C**,D

Def Stan 61-12
BS3G210/Part 8
Type A, B, C
Part 9 Type LHF/URM
Part 33 suppl 001

Product range

Special cables: Defence offerings according to Def Stan 61-12 and German military Standards

Special cables: Defence offerings according to Def Stan 61-12 and German military Standards

• Custom wires, cables and harnesses for radars, weapon stations, vehicles, ships, sonars, submarines, aircraft, etc.
• Wires to BS 3G 210
• Hi-Flex™ power cables
• Lightweight marine cables to DNV GL/ABS/BV/CCS/LR/NK
• Other national and OEM qualified cables

Company news

Press Release -Habia shows innovative defence cable technology at the EUDEX 2026

Press Release -Habia shows innovative defence cable technology at the EUDEX 2026

Habia, leading provider of high-performance cables and harness systems solutions, will present its latest advancements in defence cable technology at this year’s Euro Defence Expo.

As a trusted partner to the defence industry, Habia specializes in durable, high-performance cables and harnesses, designed to withstand extreme conditions – from high-temperature environments to robust solutions for naval, aerospace, and land-based platforms. Our products meet the highest security and quality standards, ensuring reliability in the most demanding applications.

“Our mission is to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern defence technology,” says Christian Kiermaier, Global VP Sales & Marketing at Habia. “At the Euro Defence Expo, we will show new cable technologies that offer increased durability, reduced weight, and optimized performance – crucial factors for military applications.” The cables and cable systems are approved to some of the toughest defence specifications in the world. Habia provides high manufacturing flexibility from customized low- to high-volume production. Our project management capabilities ensure your latest customer modified designs are considered.

About Habia: Habia is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance cables and connectivity solutions for demanding industries, including defence, marine, aerospace, and industrial applications. With decades of experience, Habia delivers innovative, custom-engineered cable systems that ensure maximum reliability and performance.

 

Company profile

Habia, leading provider of high-performance cables and harness systems solutions designed to withstand extreme conditions from high-temperature environments to robust solutions for naval, aerospace and land-based platforms, is a trusted partner to the defence industry. Our mission is to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern defence technology offering increased durability, reduced weight and optimized performance. The cables and cable systems are approved to the toughest defence specifications in the world and meet the highest security and quality standards, ensuring reliability in the most demanding applications.

Habia provides high manufacturing flexibility from customized low- to high-volume production. Our capabilities ensure your latest customer modified designs are considered.

Habia is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance cables and connectivity solutions for industries including defence, marine, aerospace and industrial applications. With decades of experience, Habia delivers innovative, custom-engineered cable systems that ensure maximum reliability and performance.

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