Personal, vehicle and equipment protections are beneficial of composites which absorb of dissipate energy through their structure and specifications. By reinforcement type, carbon fiber composite is expected to remain the largest segment at defense industry. The most common types of composite ballistic materials used today are para-aramids (aromatic polyamides) such as Kevlar® and Twaron® and the newer high-molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) or ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) such as Dyneema® and Spectra®.

Key advantages;

• Can be coupled with other materials such as metals and ceramics to increase protection performance.
• Impact resistance – high strain/failure ratio, less harmful to those in the surrounding area than metal.
• Lightweight – excellent for protective clothing and for vehicle components.

Ceramic matrix composite is expected to witness the highest growth due to its high-temperature performance, better wear resistance, and good compressive strength.In the defence sector, fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) are used in application such as land systems, military aircraft, UAVs, naval vessels, and weapons. Military and police forces are the main customers for ballistic composites

• • Helmets
  • body armor,
  • vests and shields
  • armor components on tanks, helicopters, planes and other vehicles.