Article: U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center Extends Body Armor Development Contract with Nanocomp Technologies.

New ballistic testing data signals that carbon nanotube (CNT) material can deliver significant protection enhancements and lighten the load for U.S. troops

CONCORD, N.H. -- Nanocomp Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced performance materials and component products from carbon nanotubes (CNTs), today announced it has been awarded an extension to its existing development contract with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts. The new contract modifies one signed in August 2008 between the parties to develop carbon nanotube materials for the purpose of improving body armor.

Earlier in 2009, Nanocomp successfully stopped 9MM bullets ...

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