SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – New body armor is being introduced to first responders in western Massachusetts. “This is an important event because it can save lives.” Protective Body Armor has been ...

Body armor ratings tell you how well you'll be protected after being hit with a bullet. Experts do tests in a controlled environment to check the amount of impact the armor absorbs and how it stops ...

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the launch of three innovative testing protocols that set a new benchmark for evaluating the comfort and mobility of ...

Body armor designed for men could be deadly when women use it because of a design flaw that can send bullets ricocheting off women’s chests and up into their throats. Congress is now scrambling to try ...

WASHINGTON - The Army pushed back Thursday against a inspector general's report that criticized the testing of body armor used by many soldiers in Afghanistan, praising the quality of the armor and ...

WASHINGTON - The Army improperly tested new bullet-blocking plates for body armor and cannot be certain that 5 million pieces of the critical battlefield equipment meet the standards to protect U.S.

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Andrea Porter is stripping back the layers of bulletproof material as she researches ways to make body armor safer and more comfortable for women’s bodies. The Texas ...

AMSTERDAM, NH, NETHERLANDS, August 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Armor Matrix Systems™ is excited to announce the release of its latest innovation, the GEN7-IIIA ...