Tag: Protection

Israel’s armor specialist Plasan showcases broadened product line at Eurosatory, introducing a blast-protected model of the SandCat along with several light armored vehicles. In the heavier weight classes, Plasan provides a peek into the advanced protection technologies being integrated into newly designed combat vehicles. In recent years Plasan expanded its activity to heavier armored combat platforms, including 6x6, 8x8 and tracked fighting vehicles at weight levels up to 45 tons. Such armored vehicles are required to withstand medium caliber cannon threat levels and maintain functionality.

Israel's Defense Ministry has awarded General Dynamics a contract to build 600 Namer (leopard in Hebrew) armored personnel carriers (APC) over the next eight...

The Boeing Company is developing a new megawatt scale laser weapon for the U.S. Navy. This power level is considered essential for ship...

Better armored vehicles, more affordable guided weapons employed by 'multi-purpose' units could better handle future maneuver warfare in high intensive, asymmetric warfare. Major. General (ret)...

"Vehicle Armoring – MRAP and Beyond" < Page 2 of 8 > By the early 2000s, a new class of 'mine protected vehicles' was introduced in...

Start < Page 3 of 5 > Soldier's survivability is improved with superior bullet-proof ballistic protection, enhancement of mobility and introduction of advanced firepower that can be...

Start < Page 1 of 3 > The Future Force Warrior uniform suite is based on the Soldier Protective Integrated Ensemble System (SPIES), fabricated from...

Fire protection has always been a major consideration in the design of combat vehicles. Uncontrolled fires can spread quickly to flammable materials and explosives,...

The GPK improves the protection of the gunner, with taller armoring and transparent shields offering enhanced visibility of the surrounding area. The new GPK...

Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR), is expanding its chassis production capacity, with the purchasing of two manufacturing facilities near...

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has unveiled a new, medium weight highly protected vehicle called Grizzly, designed for operation with the German Army. KMW is developing...

A new insert offers Level III 'plus' protection at 26 kg/m2 aera density, the insert was selected by the IDF for its new body...

QinetiQ will develop and demonstrate advanced layered protection concepts, improving the survivability of armored vehicles as part of the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD)...

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has successfully completed at-sea demonstration operational testing of a new Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) Defense System, which provides an innovative...