Armor and protection systems

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These are protective gear and vehicles designed to shield military personnel from enemy attacks.

Material Science: The study of the properties, structure, and behavior of various materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites that are used in armor and protection systems.
Ballistic Impact Mechanics: The study of the interaction between projectiles and armor materials in order to design protective systems that can withstand various types of ballistic threats.
Armor Design: The process of designing various types of armor and protection systems including body armor, vehicle armor, and building protection systems.
Manufacturing: The process of producing armor and protection systems with various manufacturing methods such as injection molding, casting, and additive manufacturing.
Testing and Certification: The process of testing and certifying armor and protection systems according to various standards and specifications to ensure their effectiveness in protecting against various threats.
Integrated Soldier Systems: The integration of multiple technologies, such as armor, sensors, and communication systems, into a single wearable platform to enhance soldier performance and survivability.
Vehicle and Aircraft Armor: The design, development, and testing of armor systems for vehicles and aircraft, including tanks, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters.
Blast and Fragmentation Protection: The design and development of protection systems to protect against blast and fragmentation threats, such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Advanced Materials: The use of advanced materials, including nanomaterials and smart materials, in the design of armor and protection systems to enhance their performance and effectiveness.
Future Trends: Exploration of new technologies and trends in armor and protection systems, such as wearable technology, exoskeletons, and autonomous systems.
Body Armor: This type of armor is designed to protect the wearer's body from impacts, projectiles, and other threats. It can be made from a variety of materials such as Kevlar, titanium, and ceramics.
Helmet: A helmet is a critical component of any defense system. It can protect against head injuries caused by blunt force or concussive blasts.
Tactical Vests: These vests are designed to provide additional protection to the torso and provide space for carrying equipment such as radios, ammunition, and medical supplies.
Combat Boots: These are sturdy, durable boots that protect the feet and ankles during physical activity, particularly during training or combat.
Gloves: Gloves are used to protect the hands from injury due to cutting, heat, or exposure to dangerous substances.
Knee Pads and Elbow Pads: These are worn to protect the joints against impacts and abrasions.
Gas Masks: Gas masks provide breathing protection during chemical, biological, or Radiological attacks.
Armored Vehicles: These are vehicles designed to protect the occupants from ballistic and explosive threats. They come in various configurations, from light armored cars to heavy tanks.
Bulletproof glass: This is a specialized type of glass that is resistant to bullets and other projectiles.
Blast-resistant structures: These structures are designed to withstand explosive blasts and provide protection to the occupants.
Anti-Explosive Suits: These suits are designed to protect bomb disposal operatives while dealing with explosive devices.
Inflatable Suits: These suits protect divers and submariners from the harsh underwater environment.
Flamethrower Resistant Suits: These suits protect the wearer from the dangers associated with close proximity to flames, such as heat, gas, and chemicals.
Ballistic Shield: This is a large, portable, and easy-to-carry shield designed to protect police officers, military personnel, and first responders.
EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) suits: These are heavy-duty suits designed to protect bomb disposal operatives from the impact of large explosions.
"Body armor [...] is protective clothing designed to absorb or deflect physical attacks."
"Historically used to protect military personnel."
"Today it is also used by various types of police (riot police in particular), private security guards or bodyguards, and occasionally ordinary citizens."
"Today there are two main types: regular non-plated body armor for moderate to substantial protection, and hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection."
"Regular non-plated body armor for moderate to substantial protection."
"Hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection, such as used by combatants."
"Body armor, personal armor (also spelled armour), armored suit (armoured) or coat of armor, among others."
"Historically used to protect military personnel."
"Today it is also used by various types of police [...] private security guards or bodyguards, and occasionally ordinary citizens."
"Hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection."
"Body armor, personal armor (also spelled armour), armored suit (armoured) or coat of armor, among others."
"Today it is also used by [...] private security guards or bodyguards."
"Body armor [...] is protective clothing designed to absorb or deflect physical attacks."
"Regular non-plated body armor for moderate to substantial protection."
"Hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection, such as used by combatants."
"Today there are two main types: regular non-plated body armor and hard-plate reinforced body armor."
"Today it is also used by various types of police (riot police in particular)."
"Historically used to protect military personnel."
"Today it is also used by [...] ordinary citizens."
"Hard-plate reinforced body armor for maximum protection, such as used by combatants."