Potts described how body armor experts from the Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command did a "body armor sprint" to examine current body armor designs and "just simply tell us what we ...

US Army/Devon L. Suits Less effective than the IHPS, the current helmet, the 3.3-pound ECH, is decidedly durable. It can definitely take a hit, as one lucky soldier demonstrated.

US Army Army builds new body armor 14-times stronger in the face of enemy fire. ... Current Army soldier body armor, call the Improved Outer Tactical Vest, can weigh as much as 35 pounds.

Current contracts have already saved U.S. taxpayers $56 million. ... throughout the United States, ... Army upgrades body armor, saves money.

Pinnacle's Dragon Skin SOV3000 body armor was subject to the same fair and independent testing, in a variety of environmental conditions, as products from the six producers of the Army's current ...

After years in development, the Army will field its brand new body armor, combat helmet, and protective gear to soldiers with the 3rd Brigaide Combat Team, 82nd Airborne division later this month ...

I live my life in a state of cautious optimism, so bear with me when I say this: Women in combat could maybe, finally get body armor that fits them properly.. A provision in the 2021 National ...

The Army has issued an industry-wide request for a new kind of body armor that can defeat even more powerful rounds than the current ceramic plate and has opened the door for the new armor ...

The modernized M1E3 Abrams is expected to feature integrated armor protection that could include composite materials and ...

In 2019 the Army expects to roll out a new, lighter body armor system. The armor will provide at least as much protection as today's system, but with more comfort, and greater flexibility to ...

The Army wants to defeat current and future armor at extended range. For American inventor Howard D. Kent, increasing higher operating pressure of ammunition and weapons is the answer. Improved ...