Operating in contested areas isn't for the faint of heart. But it is also not for those who tend to be unnecessarily reckless. Contested area operations must still be as safe as possible, which is why we work with clients to enhance vehicle safety with ballistic protection systems.
We live in a dangerous world. It is a world in which all sorts of vehicles – be they land vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft – could come under fire during normal operations. The extent to which those vehicles are able to withstand hostile fire, determines occupant safety. So why take chances? Our ballistic protection systems keep both vehicles and their occupants as safe as possible while under fire.
1. Protection Against Ballistic Threats
Advanced materials like composites and ceramics protect vehicles against all types of small arms ammunition. Ballistic steel is another material used to protect land vehicles and some watercraft when weight isn’t a primary concern. All the materials have one thing in common: they absorb and dissipate kinetic energy. Projectiles are less capable of penetration, thereby ensuring occupants are safer.
2. Structural Integrity Protection
Vehicles can be destroyed or rendered inoperable if hostile fire damages the structural integrity of a vehicle. Preventing such damage is another purpose behind the utilization of ballistic protection systems. Consider impact resistance. Advanced, high-strength materials and specialized designs fortify structural integrity to absorb and dissipate impact forces.
3. Better Safety With Technology
Today's vehicles are equipped with more than just armor. The most advanced vehicles are equipped with active protection systems (APS) that continually monitor the environment and launch countermeasures when necessary. This further reduces the risks faced in contested areas.
Of course, AI has made it to our industry. Combined with radar, and other technologies, AI-powered systems have improved threat detection and response considerably. Technology makes crews more situationally aware.
4. Customization at Every Level
Nearly everything about ballistic protection systems is open to customization. Vehicles can be customized according to threat type, environmental conditions, etc. Whether a vehicle is utilized for law enforcement, military operations, or VIP transport, ballistic protection can be tailored to the most unique of needs.
Note that customization doesn't have to impair usability. In fact, it should not. Outfitting a vehicle with the latest in ballistic protection should blend security and functionality seamlessly. Vehicles should maintain the appearance and practicality of their unmodified counterparts.
5. Deterrence to Hostile Actions
A big part of keeping vehicles and occupants safe in contested areas is deterrence. A ballistic protection system can have a deterrent effect when hostiles understand a vehicle is heavily armored and potentially able to respond. Deterrence can add another layer of safety.
For both crew members and passengers, the protection afforded by ballistics materials and equipment offers both peace of mind and confidence when operating in high-risk areas. Even in the most hazardous environments, crews have the added assurance that they can safely and effectively complete their missions.
Ballistic protection systems have been keeping vehicles and their crews safe for decades. And as technology improves, so does the protection that suppliers like LifePort can offer. Keep your land, sea, and air crews safer in contested areas by equipping their vehicles with the latest in ballistic protection. LifePort wrote the book on it, and we are standing by to work with you.
