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Industry Tackling Body Armor Burden with New Materials

Body armor weight has been an issue for soldiers for decades, but as lawmakers and the military push to decrease the load, scientists, academics and the defense industry are developing technologies that create lighter vests, buoyant plates and more comfortable fabrics. The Army has been working to develop the next-generation “soldier protection system,” which would