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Body Armor & Protection

Ballistic vests, helmets, and personal protection

Part of Soldier & Personnel Systems

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Companies (91)

3M Ceradyne Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of 3M. Specializes in ceramic armor, plates, helmets for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

3M Ceramics Defense

MMM

US company providing ceramic armor materials and ballistic protection solutions.

United States subsidiary

Air Boss Defense Group

AirBoss provides CBRN protective equipment, rubber products, and defense survivability solutions.

Canada subsidiary

Angel Armor

US company providing advanced body armor and vehicle armor using innovative materials.

United States company

Angel Armor Defense

United States-based company, founded in 2011. Specializes in truth, body armor, plates for defense and military applications.

United States company

Armor Express

Armor Express manufactures ballistic body armor and protective equipment for military and law enforcement.

United States private company

Armor Glass Defense

US company providing protective film for military vehicles.

United States company

Armored Republic

US manufacturer of body armor plates and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and civilian markets.

United States company

ArmorSource

United States-based company, founded in 2006. Specializes in helmets, ballistic, protection for defense and military applications.

United States company

ArmorWorks Defense

US company providing transparent armor and composite protection.

United States company

Arville Textiles

UK manufacturer of technical woven fabrics for defense applications including camouflage, ballistic protection, and NBC filtration.

United Kingdom company

Avenger Defense Products

Avenger provides tactical gear, equipment, and protective products for military operators.

United States private company

Avon Protection

AVON

British-American manufacturer of respiratory protection systems and ballistic protection.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

Barrday Defense

Canadian manufacturer of advanced composites and ballistic materials for defense.

Canada company

Battalion Defense

Battalion provides body armor, tactical equipment, and protective gear for military personnel.

United States private company

Brookwood Companies

US manufacturer of coated and laminated fabrics for military uniforms, shelters, and protective equipment.

United States company

Burlington Industries Defense

US manufacturer of ballistic fabrics and protective materials for military.

United States subsidiary

Ceradyne

Ceradyne is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in ceramic armor and body armor. Established in 1967, headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

United States tier 1 supplier

Ceradyne Defense

US company providing advanced ceramics for armor and defense.

United States subsidiary

CoorsTek Defense

US company providing advanced ceramics for armor, missiles, and defense applications.

United States subsidiary

DFNDR Armor

United States-based company, founded in 2019. Specializes in level iv, lightweight, plates for defense and military applications.

United States company

Difesa Industries

Difesa provides lightweight armor, ballistic protection, and survivability solutions.

United States private company

Dyneema

Dutch ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber manufacturer providing ballistic protection materials for defense.

Netherlands subsidiary

Dyneema Defense

Netherlands company providing ultra-strong fiber for armor.

Netherlands subsidiary

Echelon Protective Services

Echelon provides security services, executive protection, and risk management for defense.

United States private company

Enhanced Protection Systems

EPS provides ballistic armor, vehicle protection, and survivability systems for defense.

United States private company

Falcon Defense Group

Falcon provides security consulting, training, and protective services for defense installations.

United States private company

Fibrotex Defense

Israeli company providing camouflage and concealment.

Israel company

Fortify Industries Defense

Fortify provides protective equipment, ballistic products, and security solutions for defense.

United States private company

Galvion

Galvion designs and manufactures advanced combat helmets, head protection systems, and soldier power management.

United States private company

Galvion Defense

United States-based company, founded in 2019. Specializes in caiman, helmets, soldier power for defense and military applications.

United States company

Galvion Defense Technologies

Galvion provides head protection, soldier systems, and mission equipment for military.

United States private company

Gardaworld Defense Services

GardaWorld provides security services, protective services, and risk consulting for defense.

Canada private company

Gentex Corporation

American company manufacturing personal protection equipment for military and first responders.

United States tier 1 supplier

Gentex Soldier Systems

US subsidiary of Gentex Corporation manufacturing advanced combat helmets, integrated communication systems, and head protection equipment including the Ops-Core line for special operations forces.

United States subsidiary

Gore Defense

US materials company providing GORE-TEX and protective fabrics for military gear.

United States subsidiary

Hardigg Industries

US manufacturer of rotomolded military cases and containers for defense logistics.

United States subsidiary

Hardwire LLC

Hardwire LLC develops armor protection systems for vehicles, buildings, and personnel using advanced composite materials.

United States private company

Highcom Armor

United States-based company, founded in 2004. Specializes in guardian, plates, carriers for defense and military applications.

United States company

Hontek Corporation

Hontek Corporation manufactures advanced erosion and ballistic protection coatings for helicopter rotor blades and aerospace components. The company's polyurethane-based armor systems extend blade life and protect rotorcraft from sand, rain, and ballistic threats.

United States company

Horstman Defence

UK company providing suspension systems for armored fighting vehicles.

United Kingdom company

HP White Laboratory Defense

US company providing ballistic testing for military armor.

United States company

i2k Defense

US company providing inflatable military products.

United States company

ILC Dover Defense

US company providing inflatable structures and protective equipment.

United States company

Jankel

UK company providing armored vehicles, tactical systems, and protection solutions.

United Kingdom company

London Bridge Trading

London Bridge Trading (LBT) designs and manufactures load-bearing equipment, plate carriers, and tactical nylon gear for US Special Operations Forces. The company is a long-standing supplier to USSOCOM and produces mission-configurable tactical equipment.

United States private company

MARS Armor Defense

Belgian company providing ballistic armor and protection.

Belgium company

Med-Eng Defense

Canadian EOD equipment company providing bomb suits, helmets, and protective systems.

Canada subsidiary

Mile Dragic

Mile Dragic is a Serbian private defense company specializing in armored vehicle production, ballistic protection, and vehicle modernization. The company has gained recognition for its mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

Serbia company

Milliken Military Fabrics

US textile company providing flame-resistant and protective fabrics for military uniforms.

United States subsidiary

Mills Manufacturing

US parachute manufacturer providing military personnel and cargo parachute systems.

United States company

Morgan Advanced Materials Defense

MGAM.L

UK company providing advanced ceramics for defense armor and components.

United Kingdom subsidiary

MSA Safety Defense

MSA

US safety equipment company providing military gas masks, helmets, and fall protection.

United States subsidiary

Musthane

Musthane is a French manufacturer of elastomer-based military products including fuel bladders, inflatable structures, and ballistic protection systems for defense applications. The company supplies NATO forces with flexible fuel tanks, NBC decontamination equipment, and specialized rubber-based defense components.

France company

National Body Armor

National Body Armor manufactures ballistic-resistant body armor and personal protective equipment for law enforcement and military personnel. The company produces a range of concealable and tactical vests, plates, and shields designed for threat protection in the field.

United States company

NP Aerospace

UK-based specialist in composite armor and vehicle protection systems for military applications. Provides ballistic protection, vehicle upgrade programs, and through-life support for armored fleets.

United Kingdom company

Ops-Core

Ops-Core is a sme based in United States specializing in fast helmets and headsets. Established in 2004, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

United States sme

Ops-Core Defense

US company providing tactical helmets and equipment.

United States subsidiary

Oregon Aero Defense

US company providing helmet systems and aircraft seating upgrades.

United States company

Pelican Products Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Pelican Products. Specializes in cases, lighting, coolers for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Pelican Products Military

US manufacturer of protective cases and lighting for military equipment transport and deployment.

United States subsidiary

Plasan

Israeli company manufacturing ballistic protection and armored vehicle systems. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Kibbutz Sasa, Israel, specializes in vehicle armor kits, composite armor.

Israel tier 1 supplier

Point Blank Enterprises

American manufacturer of ballistic body armor and protective equipment. Founded in 1973, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, USA, specializes in tactical vests, body armor.

United States sme

Point Blank Enterprises Defense

US company providing body armor and ballistic protection.

United States company

Proforce Limited

Nigerian defense company specializing in armored vehicles, ballistic protection systems, and MRAP vehicles. One of Africa's leading indigenous armored vehicle manufacturers, exporting to several African nations.

Nigeria company

QinetiQ Vehicle Protection

UK company providing survivability and protection systems.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Revision Military

American-Canadian manufacturer of military eyewear, helmets, and power systems. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA, specializes in ballistic eyewear, batlskin helmets.

United States sme

Revision Military Defense

Canadian company providing soldier protective equipment.

United States company

Rheinmetall Smoke Systems

German company providing smoke and obscurant systems.

Germany subsidiary

RMA Armament

US manufacturer of ceramic and polyethylene body armor plates for military and law enforcement.

United States company

Robertson Fuel Systems

US company providing self-sealing fuel tanks and ballistic protection for military aircraft.

United States company

Saab Barracuda Defense

Swedish company providing military camouflage systems.

Sweden subsidiary

Safariland

Safariland is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in holsters and body armor. Established in 1964, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

United States tier 1 supplier

Safariland Body Armor

US company providing body armor and protective equipment.

United States subsidiary

Safariland Defense

CDRE

US company providing body armor, holsters, and protective equipment.

United States subsidiary

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Defense

French company providing ceramic armor and high-performance materials for defense.

United States subsidiary

Schott Defense

German company providing specialty glass and ceramics for military optics and armor.

Germany subsidiary

Scott Safety Defense

US respiratory protection company providing military SCBA and breathing apparatus.

United States subsidiary

ShotStop Ballistics

US company manufacturing lightweight ballistic armor plates using Duritium technology.

United States company

SKB Corporation Military

US manufacturer of injection-molded cases for military weapons, electronics, and equipment.

United States subsidiary

Soucy Defense

Canadian company providing rubber track systems for armored vehicles and military equipment.

Canada company

SSAB Armor

SSAB-A.ST

Swedish company providing armor steel for military vehicles.

Sweden subsidiary

Team Wendy

US manufacturer of protective helmets and helmet liner systems for military, law enforcement, and first responders.

United States company

Team Wendy Defense

US company founded in 1997 in Cleveland, Ohio. Designs and manufactures the EXFIL series of advanced combat helmets, helmet liners, and head protection systems for military and law enforcement.

United States company

Teijin Aramid Defense

Japanese company providing aramid fibers for defense.

Netherlands subsidiary

TenCate Advanced Armour

TenCate Advanced Armour develops and manufactures advanced ballistic protection solutions including vehicle armor, body armor plates, and composite armor systems. Now part of Koninklijke Ten Cate, the company supplies lightweight ceramic and composite armor to NATO forces worldwide.

Netherlands company

Tex Tech Industries

US manufacturer of high-performance technical textiles for ballistic protection, aerospace, and military applications.

United States company

Tex-Shield

US company providing camouflage and military textiles.

United States company

Transportation Security Solutions

TSS provides armored vehicles, security equipment, and ballistic protection for defense.

United States private company

Vanguard Protective Systems

Manufacturer of ballistic protection and personal armor for military personnel. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, specializes in body armor, helmets.

United States private company

Warwick Mills Defense

US company providing high-performance textiles for military applications.

United States company