Kevlar and ceramic body armor can potentially stop a bullet and prevent the death of a soldier, but tends to be bulky and restricts movement. Certain types of armaments can also pierce Kevlar. Defense ...

A revolutionary new armor relies on a liquid that hardens when something hits it, promising unprecedented protection while letting soldiers move freely, unrestricted by bulk and weight. Protection for ...

If researchers are successful, Kevlar-based armor will soon be able to protect the wearer from more dangers than bullets and fire. Yuyu Sun and Jie Luo of the University of South Dakota have ...

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 ...

A new type of body armor might be 10 times more effective than standard Kevlar vests many law enforcement officials wear, according to Steve Kelly of the Tacoma-based company Moor Innovative ...

A revolutionary new form of body armour nicknamed 'bullet-proof custard' has been invented to help save British troops' lives. Scientists have created a top-secret substance that absorbs the force of ...

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To mark the 40th anniversary of its Oskar Barnack Award photo contest, Leica has launched given its M10-P rangefinder a Kevlar overcoat and released it as the limited-edition Reporter model. Leica has ...