The LightArmour project is a public sector, industry and academia collaboration that aims to create lightweight and flexible body protection to respond to a variety of threats.
Key Facts
- The project is part of the Dual Use Technology Exploitation (DUTE) innovation cluster, a £10 million project co-funded by government and industry.
- The dual-use armour will be used in both defence and civil sector businesses.
- We are one of seven expert partners from across the supply chain.
Impact of our research
The research, which is in its early stages, aims to develop new lightweight materials for use in ballistic protection that are lower in cost and formable to various shapes for different applications. The project will examine how the materials can be used in a range of applications, from lightweight body armour to vehicle and aerospace protection.