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In today's world, where civilian transport increasingly ends up in combat situations, the question of proper armor protection for vehicles takes on special significance. When choosing protective materials and technologies, manufacturers have to balance the level of safety, the structure's weight, its strength and its cost. Each option has its own advantages, so you need to understand what suits your case. Steel in armoring. Hardened high-strength steel remains the classic material for armoring vehicles thanks to its high resistance to small-arms rounds and its affordable cost. However, its considerable mass reduces the vehicle's kinematic...

In modern warfare, medical evacuation is work under fire, where every minute is critical and every kilometer is a zone of potential danger. And when the lives of both the wounded and the medical crew are at stake, proper protection of the vehicle is a non-negotiable requirement. Which types of armoring are available for vehicles at the front, and how to find the balance between protection and weight, we explain in this article. Features of using medical evacuation vehicles in combat conditions. Military ambulance transport plays a unique role on the battlefield, since...

Grenades, VOGs, drones, mines — at the front literally everything tries to disable your vehicle. Armored vehicles are in short supply, and civilian cars are often used. Casevacs, pickups, vans — target No. 1 for the enemy. Especially vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine that work under fire every day. We've all seen the terrible photos of cars riddled with fragments and understand perfectly well what a threat to the life of the driver and passengers they pose. This inspired us to look for a solution. And armoring vehicles with soft ballistic packages helps prevent critical injuries! Three ways to position the armor...

In battle there are no trifles. Every gram of gear, every centimeter of protection is either a chance to survive or a fatal weakness. One of the most important protection parameters, which is often forgotten, is backface deformation (BFD). If you wear body armor or plan to buy a new one, this information is critically important. What is backface deformation? When a bullet or fragment hits the armor, it stops it — that's its main function. But the impact is "transmitted further", into the body. And even if there's no penetration, the body sustains an injury through deformation...

In the Russian-Ukrainian war, night-vision devices (NVDs) have become one of the most popular technologies, especially among infantry and sabotage groups. Many soldiers are detected precisely because of their high visibility in the infrared spectrum. Staying unnoticed is one of the main tasks at the front — both for effectively carrying out combat tasks and for preserving one's own life. Doing this in today's realities is not easy, but it is possible. One such solution is NIR treatment. How NIR treatment works. NIR treatment (Near InfraRed) is a special treatment of fabrics that reduces their visibility to devices...

The specifics of military service are such that risks to a serviceman's health exist not only directly during participation in combat, but also after demobilization. According to the NHSU, common at the front are exacerbations of infectious diseases, in particular HIV and hepatitis, as well as cardiovascular and mental illnesses, and so on. However, the most widespread problems were and are those with the musculoskeletal system. Why? Because of excessive physical load. The spine, knees and joints are the first to take the hit, since it is on these "pillars" that the entire kit of gear rests, the gear with which the warrior goes on a mission. Means...

The first and most important thing worth taking care of when heading to the front is protection. Quality gear significantly increases the chances of avoiding serious injuries during combat. The second, no less important factor is your comfort in your body armor, namely the ability to move freely. After all, maneuverability and mobility are not only the basis of combat but also your advantage over the enemy. So how do you choose armor to get proper protection from ballistic threats while not losing mobility? Read on! How to choose body armor for freedom of movement...

Ukraine's cultural, historical and linguistic heritage is rich not only in beautiful but also symbolic names for the people. Now they take on new meanings through the events of the Russian-Ukrainian war. For example, military formations receive symbolic names: the 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar", named after the river on which the battalion's first battle took place; the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", which received its honorary name in honor of the region famous for its rebels, and so on. We too sought to embed powerful meanings in names. Might, resonance, historical memory — all this was united in the names of our...

Over the last few centuries, body protection has undergone noticeable changes: from already-lightened metal cuirasses to modern body armor with ceramic plates. The evolution of gear happened together with the development of defense manufacturing: the appearance of new types of weapons demanded the creation of better equipment. From steel armor to modern body armor. The first "developments" of personal protection appeared at the same time as the first "tools" — stones and sticks. And the process of their development was inseparable: new weapons demanded new protection. The first steel armor began to appear around the 5th–4th centuries BC — ancient...

Understanding the threats of modern war, soldiers look for gear that can protect them in conditions of heightened risk. However, deciding on a choice when the market is oversaturated with options of military equipment is quite difficult. First of all, to find quality equipment, you need to have at least basic information about it. One such aspect is the difference between a plate carrier and body armor, which are often confused. What is the difference between them and what to choose for yourself — we explain in this article. What is the difference between a plate carrier and body armor? In fact, the answer lies in the very names of the products....

Tactical helmets are an integral part of the equipment for both servicemen and members of law enforcement and special services. Helmets are designed to protect the head from fragments, bullets and other dangers that may be encountered in extreme conditions. They are made of strong materials, such as carbon fiber (Kevlar) or ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, which provide an optimal balance of protective properties and product weight. So what is a military helmet capable of protecting against? We explain in the article. What is the protection level of a ballistic helmet? First of all, remember the purpose of ballistic helmets — their...