From its early inception in the 1500s, body armor has come a long way. These days, the two main types are steel core and ceramic plates. To help you decide which is the best fit for you ...

From its early inception in the 1500s, body armor has come a long way. These days, the two main types are steel core and ceramic plates. To help you decide which is the best fit for you ...

Carry over funds from last year will be used to purchase 13 sets of lighter weight body armor than is currently being used.

With further work, it holds promise for use in high-performance, light-weight body armor and other uses that demand lightweight, flexible and tough materials. Publishing on Friday (Jan. 17 ...

Imagine armor as light as fabric yet stronger than steel, built from materials that ... with promising applications in products such as lightweight body armor and ballistic fabrics.