Overview:

The main threats to military vehicles are from assault rifles, armour piercing ammunition, shell or grenade fragments and blast. Many operators of military vehicles are seeking to improve the ballistic protection of their fleets in order to protect their soldiers in the extremely hostile environment of current military operations.

Armouring solutions, whether external or internal, fixed or removable, need to take into account:

• Required payload
• Identified threat levels
• Climatic conditions
• Anticipated payload requirements
• Theater operational requirements
• Cost

Perceived Threats:

• Armor piercing (AP) ammunitions
• Fragments
• Heavy machine guns
• Cannons
• Blast

Recommendations:

• Ceramic composite armor panels
• Steel armor panels