Soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina will soon receive the Army's latest attempt at armor protection for the genitals and groin area. Beginning later this month, Program Executive Office Soldier ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Nov. 14, 2012) -- New ballistic research areas are filling a critical gap in troop pelvic protection systems, said U.S. Army Research Laboratory engineers. No standard ...

With IED explosions increasing, new precautions are needed. As the number of catastrophic injuries from improvised explosive devices continues to climb in Afghanistan, officials are working to bring ...

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There’s some good news for those with a deployment on the horizon: You could be among the first to receive the Army’s new armor — and unlike its predecessors, this one is lighter and scalable. Part of ...

“The most immediate need for body armor right now is weight reduction,” said Lt. Col. Kathy Brown, product manager for soldier protective equipment for the Army program executive office soldier.

This "Pelvic Protection System Market" report offers details on the size, scope, and potential of the industry. The research can assist companies in spotting industry possibilities and potential ...

Army equipment officials are asking gear companies for new ideas to reduce the weight of soldier protective kit by as much as 40 percent. The Oct. 6 Request For Information asks for proposals to ...

U.S. troops will soon have a lighter load and better head protection if extensive testing by 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division goes well. The Army has tasked the soldiers with putting ...

The Army is pushing forward with its efforts to enable soldiers to carry a lighter load, especially while deployed. From 2018 to 2021, troops could see a replacement for the improved outer tactical ...