"Body armour evolved over my 37 years," the retired Brigadier says. "It became more effective but frankly it got heavier, which was a problem." For the last several decades, modern body armour has ...

The goal is to achieve maximum ballistic protection while ensuring the armor remains lightweight, flexible, and comfortable. Traditionally, design required a trade-off between protection, cost, and ...

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds has unveiled a powerful new display showcasing modern combat body armour plates. Two of ...

Proven Performance in Demanding Applications. For nearly 50 years, Saint-Gobain has led the way in the development of high-performance materials for ceramic armor systems. From the first ceramic body ...

Introduction Body armor is protective clothing that can deflect or absorb the impact of bullets or other weapons used against its user.

Proven Performance in Demanding Applications. For nearly 50 years, Saint-Gobain has led the way in the development of high-performance materials for ceramic armor systems. From the first ceramic body ...

"Body armour evolved over my 37 years," the retired Brigadier says. "It became more effective but frankly it got heavier, which was a problem." For the last several decades, modern body armour has ...

While traditional designs prioritized durability and protection, modern body armor focuses on comfort and mobility across diverse operational environments without compromising safety. Image Credit ...