Military Body Armour

Armourshield manufactures a range of body armour vests to cover a variety of operational requirements. Each model is carefully designed to perform efficiently.

This cost effective vest provides overlapping protection at the side of the body. Protection extends to below the collar bone at the front and the middle of the shoulder blades at the rear. The carrier offers six - point adjustable fastening to ensure a close and comfortable fit. This model also features ballistic plate pockets at the front and back. There is an option for fixed or removable badges. Options for additional features are available.

ANA is an upper body sleeveless unit with side opening designed to offer the wearer protection against specified ballistic threats. Particularly suited for general military and Law Enforcement use where high performance, full coverage armour is required. ANA uses the military designed Molle system to attach modular pouches. Secure pouches fastened with Molle straps will not come loose or shift on the armour's outer cover. The ANA style tactical vest can take punishment of constant wear and tear resulting from tactical operations. Plate pockets able to accommodate the standard 10" x 12" hard armour plates.

The SBA (Standard Body Armour) series can be considered a general purpose vest. However, the various options available allow this bullet proof vest to be adapted to meet the individual requirements of the end user. These options include, high side, collar and groin protection, fixed shoulder variants, pockets for ballistic armour plates, equipment pouches to customer specification. Nevertheless, these are cost effective units that have seen service with international peace-keeping organisations and military units worldwide.

A marine version of the SBA, the AQUA vest, is available with fully waterproofed protective panels, a mesh liner for easy water drainage plus permanent flotation foam panels built into the waterproof outer carrier. This vest provides an aid to buoyancy should the wearer need to enter the water. It is not a certified flotation device.

The CHVA (Concealed High Velocity Vest) is a compact design for covert wear. Includes ballistic plates for protection against high velocity rifle. Can be worn with matching field jacket for full concealability.

The OTV (Overt Tactical Vest) is in the US 'Interceptor' style and is available as a basic vest or with the full yoke/collar and groin protection assemblies. 'Molle' webbing for the attachment of pouches and equipment is standard, as are pockets for ballistic plates.

Vests are available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes - other sizes available on request. Most vest models are available in ballistic, anti-stab or dual purpose variants. Please enquire for your exact requirements, and refer to the Ballistic Standards page for specific data.