Aksum Group
Aksum Group is a multinational DeFence company specializing in the design, production, and supply of armoured vehicles, tactical boats, and ballistic glass. With headquarters in the United Arab Emirates and a major manufacturing facility in Chirchik, Uzbekistan, the company serves government, law enforcement, and commercial clients worldwide.
History
Aksum Group was founded in 2019 by Ulugbekhon Maksumov, an entrepreneur with prior experience in the defence sector. The group rapidly expanded to establish a production facility in Chirchik, Uzbekistan, covering 100,000 m² and capable of high-volume armoured vehicle manufacturing.
On 21 January 2022, the Uzbekistan government awarded Maksumov a commemorative medal in honour of the country’s 30th anniversary of independence.
On 22 February 2023, Aksum presented its latest generation of 4×4 armoured vehicles—fully designed and developed in Uzbekistan—for the first time at the IDEX 2023 International Defence Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
In March 2024, Aksum Group showcased its latest defence products—including high-speed armoured boats and tactical armoured vehicles—at the World Police Summit in Dubai.
On 11 March 2025, at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Aksum introduced three new models: an extended-armour Mercedes G63 AMG limousine, the Toyota Land Cruiser–based Combat S, and the ten-seat MAX V tactical vehicle, showcasing enhanced protection, mobility, and performance for military and security applications. At the same event, Aksum Marine unveiled two new armoured patrol boats—the Chaser 980 and the Chaser 1200—designed for military and security missions.
Aksum Group has entered the European defence market by participating in Eurosatory 2026, the most important international trade fair in the sector, held in Paris.
Operations
Aksum Group operates through five main subsidiaries:
- Aksum Armored Vehicles produces a range of armoured platforms, including luxury SUVs, tactical models, sedans, buses, medical vehicles, and cash‑in‑transit transports.
- Aksum Marine and Aksum Marine VPK design and manufacture high‑speed armoured boats for coastal and amphibious use.
- Aksum VPK makes military and civilian armoured vehicles that meet international certification standards.
- Aksum Glass supplies ballistic glass for vehicle windows and security installations, with plans to add steel armouring production.
The company’s products are developed and tested in-house to maintain consistent quality control. Aksum Group regularly exhibits at major defence trade shows such as IDEX in Abu Dhabi and the World Police Summit in Dubai.