Uplift360 uses chemical technology to improve the circular economy in the defense sector through focus on recycling aramids.

Since 1908, family-run Belgian company Seyntex has led the way in new innovations of ballistic body armor. Beginning in World War II, the company’s flax weaving factory in Belgium started to ...

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, ...

Mr. Boogh, Development Manager Ballistic Protection, promptly responded, stating that “Kevlar® EXO™ represents a comprehensive new technology platform built upon a complete new fiber.” With this ...

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 ...

NFM Group is a company that specializes in the development and production of military protective gear. In an interview with Tor Inge Thun, the Chief Project and Integration Officer of NFM Group, he ...

Local Focus, Global Impact. Despite their global reach, Sioen Ballistics remains firmly rooted in their native countries, Belgium and Finland. With more than ten production plants spanning Tunisia, ...

‘’War is not humane and war is very dirty in the front,’’ says Jonathan Long, president of Silver Leaf Oak Inc. in an interview with BodyArmorNews.com. Earlier this Fall, similar words were said by ...

We are thrilled to announce that DuPont Life Protection has won the inaugural Body Armor Innovation Award 2024for their game-changing material, Kevlar® EXO™!This incredible achievement celebrates a ...

NIJ Standard-0101.07 changes. The current system of using Roman numerals (II, IIIA, III, and IV) to indicate the level of threat will disappear and be replaced by a naming convention similar to the ...

In the competitive body armor industry, brands strive to create gear that is lightweight yet offers excellent protection. Navigating to reach the best balance between these two features, along with a ...

Material Science and the Life Cycle of Body Armor. Rifle-rated body armor, such as ceramic plates, typically has an expected lifespan of 5-10 years depending on environmental conditions, usage, and ...