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 ...

During SHOT Show in Las Vegas this past January, Point Blank Enterprises debuted its newest soft body armor, the Elite EXO. The manufacturer teamed up with DuPont, working for the past two years to ...

NP Aerospace presented what may be one of the most comprehensive female-specific armor solutions currently under development.

Retailers and manufacturers of body armor are reporting increased sales that are due in part to new customers seeking added protection following the recent spate of mass shootings. Representatives of ...

The Fallston Group's Frank Barile (left) shows the type of body armor that many SWAT teams wear, which includes a Kevlar vest and helmet and a plate that goes into a chest pouch that can withstand a ...

The new "Obereg 2.0" is the latest iteration in a series of advanced Russian body armor concepts—most of which have never ...