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Article: Light Weight Body Armor Keeps Personnel Safe and Productivity High; Tension and Fire-Arm Threats Are on the Rise in Iraq and Organizations Operating Locally Do Everything to Protect Their Personnel From Such Danger.
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- April 21, 2004
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Since safety and protection measures are being increased to a maximum, the demand for body armor has increased dramatically as both Governmental and private organizations are acquiring body armor. Unfortunately, the majority of issued vests are too heavy and bulky. Some vests can weigh up to 20 Kg (44 Lbs) which is mainly due to the use of standard ceramic plates. In addition to the weight, the extreme desert climate in the Iraq is a serious barrier that hinders the efforts of safeguarding individuals against fragmentation or firearms. An increasing number of people responsible for the safety of their personnel are ...
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