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Morgan’s LASA Ballistics Shields pass rigorous testing

Land November 4, 2016

Wrexham-based Morgan Advanced Materials’ LASA Ballistic Shields have successfully passed ballistics testing in accordance with NIJ 0108.01 against NIJ Level III and special rifle threats.

The LASA shields were successfully tested against three different rifle rounds. Passing such rigorous testing is testament to the performance of the kit, which delivers outstanding multi-hit rifle protection and an extreme low weight.

With a thickness of just 16mm and an areal weight of just 16kg/m2 (3.28psf), Morgan’s LASA Ballistic Shields are 20% lighter than existing in-service solutions and allow for increased mobility and endurance. The shields are available in four standard sizes, with bespoke shaped solutions also available for larger volumes.

Chris Davies, Technical Director of Composites and Defence Systems at Morgan Advanced Materials, said: “Successful completion of stringent NIJ 0108.01 testing demonstrates the outstanding performance of our LASA Ballistic Shields against a wide range of relevant threats.

“Our materials R&D coupled with our processing expertise and extensive product testing have allowed us to develop an ultra-lightweight ballistic shield that meets the needs of modern law enforcement and military personnel.”

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Mark Lane is a defence writer for defenceonline.co.uk and the MoD’s Defence Contracts Bulletin. He is also editor of Global Trader, sub-editor of Insider Scotland and a former editor of Business Today.

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