FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) – Female soldiers from Fort Campbell deploying to Afghanistan will field test the first Army body armor that is shorter and better tailored specifically to fit women’s ...

When a soldier takes an enemy round to his or her body armor and lives to fight another day, it’s a good-news story for the engineers who develop that protection. But as the Army develops lighter ...

I was a little surprised to learn that the standard issue G.I body armor isn’t really designed to stop the sort of attacks our soldiers are suffering in modern-day battle. It makes sense, I suppose, ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Soldiers in Iraq will start getting an addition to their Interceptor body armor systems this fall: a set of pads that cover and protect the upper arm and armpit area. Dubbed ...

WASHINGTON — The Army will begin fielding new, lighter body armor and other lightweight equipment next month, starting with 4th Infantry Division troops headed into Afghanistan, the Army Vice ...

Jan. 10, 2006 — -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton called the Bush administration "incompetent" when it came to protecting the troops in combat and called the lack of adequate body armor for soldiers ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Female soldiers from Fort Campbell deploying to Afghanistan will field the first Army body armor that is shorter and better tailored specifically to fit women's physiques.