As a heatwave soared through Europe last week, Eurosatory 2026 was soaked in the Parisian summer sun. Despite attendees ...

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Body armor in 2022 is constantly changing, with exciting new technologies and developments popping up all the time. In the field of soft armor, manufacturers are competing to make the most flexible, ...

In July 2024, MKU Limited, a global defense and homeland security company based in Kanpur, India, invited BodyArmorNews.com to its headquarters. From a visit to their corporate office, ...

The latest type of armor the U.S. Army considers is not at all what you would expect. It’s not some tough new chemical composition or porcelain to replace Aramid. It’s actually spider silk. Body armor ...

The Russian involvement in Syria and Ukraine has provided a wealth of experience to the Russian military. One of the hallmarks of these engagements is the continued use of sniper tactics. As a result, ...

Teijin Aramid, a Netherlands-based company, stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the aramid technology sector. As part of Teijin Materials Group, the company has been at the ...

Upon releasing the NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor in 2008, the NIJ along with its Compliance Testing Program (CTP) began a new era in the testing of body armor. Now, armor ...

NT Cera has developed a ground-breaking ballistic armor ceramic as thin as 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) in DS- SiC and Hybrid (60/40 – SiC-B4C) ceramics for premium RF2 solutions. In addition to offering ...

We are thrilled to announce the long-listed nominees for the Body Armor Innovation Awards 2024! These companies are at the forefront of body armor technology, pushing the boundaries of innovation to ...

The application window for the prestigious Body Armor Innovation Award 2026 has officially closed, and the response from the industry has been outstanding. We are thrilled to announce that 17 ...

Modern NATO plate carriers, combat helmets, and military medical gear were field‑tested in Iraq and Afghanistan — two theatres dominated by insurgent tactics. There, 65% of wounds were from explosive ...