As described in Chapter 1, the path forward for development of protection materials must consider the armor systems that form the context in which those protection materials are used. This chapter ...

LIVONIA, Mich. -- Ever since the advent of wheeled and tracked tactical vehicles, better protection has meant more armor with a tradeoff in speed and weight, said Col. Kevin Vanyo, program manager for ...

Given recent changes in NIJ ballistic standards, and a sometimes convoluted explanation of how body armor works, this brief article is provided to explain the levels of protection for ...