Body Armor & Integrated Headborne Technology

Abstract

This Project investigates and develops materials for Soldier-borne protective equipment, such as body armor and combat helmets, to increase protection from ballistic, blast, and blunt impact threats. This Project also investigates and executes systematic studies to design and develop materials, devices, systems and methods that enable the identification of protective solutions against ballistic, blast and directed energy threats. Included are investigations of emerging technologies, novel materials, and test methods and integration of personal armor, combat helmets, hearing protection, eyewear, and other personal protective equipment items. The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by Soldier Center (SC).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2025
• Source ID: AZ2_0602143A_2_2040_PB_2025

Tags

Readers

• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy