Across “all ranks and demographics,” the study found, women in USASOC are taking matters into their own hands to acquire body armor they can move safely in.

“Not all female officers are the same and they vary in shape, size, cup, etc. Comfort, flexibility, thinness, is a key factor, when it comes to wearing body armor for 10 to 12 hours a day, in ...

Chest body armor is a fabric carrier that holds ballistic-resistant panels made of woven fibers. On men, the panels sit flat, but women need them to fit around the bust line, in what the industry ...

NATO has agreed to establish a $7 million fund to purchase body armor and other equipment for women serving in the Ukrainian military, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday.

"Presentation of body armor specially designed for women – a long overdue initiative," reads the X post's caption. "With 5000 women serving in combat roles, this is essential for better protection." ...