Throughout the centuries, soldiers and warriors have looked for better and better ways to fend off attacks and keep themselves safe from deadly weapons. From knights in shining armor to Japanese ...

Most police departments require their officers to wear body armor for one big reason – the equipment saves lives. Between 2009-2018 there were over half a million assaults on law enforcement officials ...

When we see an animal covered in scales and plates, we assume that it has evolved this armor to protect itself from predators. It seems obvious, which is probably why scientists had not really tested ...

Designing effective body armor involves several engineering and ergonomic challenges. The goal is to achieve maximum ballistic protection while ensuring the armor remains lightweight, flexible, and ...

The new "Obereg 2.0" is the latest iteration in a series of advanced Russian body armor concepts—most of which have never been distributed to the country's frontline infantry.

For decades, protection lagged far behind lethality on the battlefield. The only practical protection from bullets and dangerous flying objects was steel, but weight forced a tradeoff between ...

The body armor, skidplating, and protection your truck or SUV needs will depend on several factors, including the make and model of your 4x4, the types of off-roading you plan to do, the amount of ...