BALLISTIC COMPOSITES MARKET ANALYSIS

Market News

Key Developments:

• In 2019, United Shield, one of the leading manufacturer of personal ballistic and fragmentation protection equipment, had launched the E.R.T shield. This product will be delivered in various US Firearms Units as it satisfies the requirement for a lighter, more versatile ballistic shield without degrading the product’s strength, integrity and toughness.
• In May 2017, DSM had expanded its research and development capabilities of its Dyneema ballistic materials specifically for application in helmets. With this expansion, the company had demonstrated their commitment to support global armor manufacturers who are looking to manufacture next generation hug performance, lightweight helmet designs.
• In August 2014, Gurit, an innovator and developer of the composites industry, had launched its ballistic protection prepeg named PF700 at 2014 Composites Europe. Rising need to reduce the weight of armoured vehicles has increased the demand of ballistic composites. This product launch will help the company to cater to the increasing use of such composites.