Scientists report the material is stronger, tougher and, lighter than the current gold standard bulletproofing material, Kevlar.

Kevlar has met its match. For decades, it has been the gold standard for impact protection, from bulletproof vests to armored vehicles, and is still widely used. But scientists have now developed a ...

Once purchased, Chief Luckritz says the ballistic vests will be distributed over the next several weeks AUSTIN, Texas - First responders in Travis County can expect to see some upgrades. New funding ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 team has a new level of protection, bulletproof vests. The new vests were funded through sponsors contacted through the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's National Police Week. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation aims to help make sure officers are safe by replacing thousands of bulletproof vests. "Get Behind the Vest" is a ...

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- In late 2024, the North Olmsted Police Department added its second police K-9, Tarik. Tarik recently received a donated lightweight bulletproof canine vest. “We want to protect ...