SOF - Special Operations
New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation
BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit.
The Kastell Pro Aqua went to market at the end of January, Philippe Minchin, public relations manager at the UK-based company, told Shephard.
It was originally developed based ...
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