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9 hours ago · Choosing the right body armor in 2025 can feel overwhelming with so many ballistic vest options on the market. Finding the perfect fit for your specific needs—whether for duty, personal protection, or everyday concealment—takes time and careful consideration.

3 days ago · Sioen Ballistics is a reputed body armor manufacturer that specifically develops protective wear for military and law enforcement. Sioen Industries, a Belgian group with focus on technical clothing and textiles, acquired Sioen Ballistics in 2017. At EnforceTac 2025, BodyArmorNews.com had the ...

4 days ago · Hardwire LLC, a defense manufacturer based in Pocomoke City, Maryland, has been awarded a $416 million federal contract to produce protective gear for the U.S. Army. The long-term agreement covers the production of Lares Small Arms Protective Inserts (LSAPI), part of the Army’s Vital Torso ...

4 days ago · The Irish Defence Forces are set to receive a major equipment upgrade as part of an ongoing modernization initiative. A €16.5 million (approx. $17.8 million USD) contract has been awarded to Belgian body armor manufacturer Seyntex NV for the delivery of 6,105 advanced body armor systems, with the option for an additional 2,000 units if required. ...

The intersection of Hollywood and high-performance protective gear isn’t something you see every day. Last edition SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas, however, created an opportunity for both of these worlds to come together in a spectacular way.

With 8 rounds of 9mm Luger fired directly into the panel, the armor showed no signs of penetration. The front of the armor absorbed each impact, showing only minor puffiness on the surface, while the back remained untouched and intact. Encouraged by these initial results, the testing team moved on to additional calibers.

Next-Gen Material. Crandall Turner, spokesperson for Avient, shed light on the significance of the next-gen Dyneema® material. “With its increased strength and lighter weight, the next-gen Dyneema® material allows body armor manufacturers to design soft armor vests that can be 10% to 20% lighter than previous top-of-line protective …

Armor for an Armed World. Against the backdrop of a plateauing war in Ukraine, and escalating violence in Gaza, Europe’s love affair with justice, and the body armor industry is put to the test.

‘’War is not humane and war is very dirty in the front,’’ says Jonathan Long, president of Silver Leaf Oak Inc. in an interview with BodyArmorNews.com. Earlier this Fall, similar words were said by Krzysztof Urban, CTO at BC Arms who started the conversation with: ‘’War is always a hell.’’. While these statements carry sentiments that have been heard before, they do add a ...