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Aiming to make armored vehicles stealthier, Rolls-Royce is using this year’s Eurosatory defense trade fair to debut a new concept hybrid diesel engine that not only makes tanks and such more efficient, but easier to hide.Continue ReadingCategory: Milit… Continue reading Rolls-Royce hybrid stealth engine helps conceal armored vehicles
An ancient mystery may have been solved after researchers, with the help of 13 Hellenic Marines, proved that a unique 3,500-year-old suit of Greek armor wasn’t necessarily just for show, but could have been used for combat at the time of the Trojan War… Continue reading Greek Marines don 3,500-year-old armor to prove it’s combat-capable
Soldiers and tactical unit police officers often have a lot of heavy gear to carry, including the ballistic body armor that they’re wearing. That’s where the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton is intended to come in, as it’s load-reducing and bulletproof.Con… Continue reading ExoM armored exoskeleton takes a load off – and stops bullets, too
The search for next-generation armor materials has regularly led scientists into the realm of nature, where everything from snail shells to sea sponges have inspired some exciting possibilities. Researchers at the University of Kent have followed in th… Continue reading New protein-based armor material can withstand supersonic impacts
Highland Systems is adding to its fearsome vehicle lineup in extraordinary style, with an 11-seat armored speed demon it calls the Kronos. Clearly inspired by the manta ray, this hybrid beast rocks folding wings and 1,200 horsepower of propulsion.Conti… Continue reading Outrageous armored submarine claims 50 km/h underwater top speed
Weight is often a key consideration for scientists pushing the boundaries of bullet-proof materials, imagining armor that keeps the wearer safe while also improving their mobility. Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have now forged a new … Continue reading Lightweight armor material made of nanotube mats outperforms Kevlar
Armor is strengthening its team with the addition of Christine Gassman as director of global channel engagement. The industry veteran has an extensive history in the IT channel cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships with part… Continue reading Armor names Christine Gassman as Director of Global Channel Engagement
Materials that change their properties in response to certain stimuli could come to occupy a valuable space in many fields, ranging from robotics, to medical care, to advanced aircraft. A new example of this type of shape-shifting technology is modeled… Continue reading Bulletproof chainmail? Next-gen fabric stiffens on demand
Armor has named Bryan Hauptman as chief revenue officer (CRO). The hire reinforces the ongoing expansion of the company’s global managed service provider (MSP) base while continuing to help end-users streamline security and compliance. Hauptman’s prove… Continue reading Bryan Hauptman joins Armor as CRO
A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we’re seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from sea snails, to animal scales, to finely tuned foams. T… Continue reading Ultralight armor material made of tiny carbon struts outperforms Kevlar