Hypervelocity, as defined by the U.S. Army, refers to a projectile leaving the muzzle of an artillery weapon at over 3,500 ft/s (1,067 m/s) or a tank cannon at more than 3,350 ft/s (1,021 m/s). It’s important to note this
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is an inherently dangerous field. It requires substantial protection for the specialists involved. Despite being cumbersome and causing heat fatigue, EOD suits can only provide limited protection against small explosives. Naturally, the level of protection depends
Anti-personnel landmines pose a serious threat to modern soldiers, leading to amputations and even fatalities. These mines also cause devastation among civilian populations long after conflicts end. To counter this danger, manufacturers have developed anti-mine blast boots. Designing anti-mine blast
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The war in Ukraine has highlighted the critical importance of extending the artillery range. The ability to shoot farther than your enemy and stay out of reach of their counter-battery fire is essential. Numerous global development programs aim to extend
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The traditional helmet materials are increasingly being replaced by new ones, such as titanium. It is a lightweight metal alloy characterized by low density and good specific strength. Due to its susceptibility to adiabatic shear, titanium is typically used in
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Austrian Ulbrichts is regarded as the world’s premier manufacturer of ballistic titanium helmets. It is widely used by police and special forces around the world. Ulbrichts Protection, a division of the Ulbrichts Group based in Schwanenstadt, produces ballistic titanium helmets
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Demonstrator main battle tanks were introduced at Eurosatory 2024 to address the weight issues associated with Western main battle tanks. The solution involves retaining the legacy chassis and mounting an unmanned turret. This is merely an interim measure until completely
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Modern armies use polymer fiber composite helmets for protection against fragments. But there are metallic alternatives that have their own benefits and should not be forgotten. One of these materials is steel, which is trying to make a comeback. Every
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