Maj. Melissa Elledge deployed to combat zones twice in earlier versions of body armor designed for a male-centric Army, so she's deeply familiar with their failings for women. The bad fit created ...

The US military is developing “Xena: Warrior Princess”-style body armor for women that it hopes will give them greater protection on the battlefield, with more curves in the chest and hips. It is a ...

Marine body armor engineers share a glimpse of their new protective gear that features lighter weights, lighter plates and more size options. Military Times © 2026 ...

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