When it comes to body armor, there's typically a trade-off – it can either be highly impact-resistant or flexible, but not both. That may not be the case for much longer, however, thanks to an ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army released a barrage of test results on Monday showing that a privately-sold flexible body armor that some families have sought for their soldiers failed extensive military ...

A team of researchers at Northwestern University recently announced a breakthrough nanomaterial—a two-dimensional (2D) polymer that mechanically interlocks like chainmail—that could lead to stronger, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Army's struggle to find a new, more flexible body armor was dealt a setback Friday when a California company's high tech Dragon Skin vests failed to pass military testing, a ...

A Polish firm is the latest to concoct unassuming-looking fluids that harden on impact, making for lighter, more flexible protection on the battlefield and beyond. Leslie Katz led a team that explored ...

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — From cold weather gear to body armor to air crew life preservers, targeting and soldier-borne computing, the epicenter for soldier gear has a host of new or improved items of ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

WASHINGTON -- In a rare move, the Army released a barrage of data Monday showing that a privately sold flexible body armor that some families have sought for their soldiers failed extensive military ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global body armor market for military applications to grow at a CAGR of almost 7% during the forecast period, according to their latest report.

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