Current armor program descriptions (each description will include):
History of body armor system
Publicly available armor design elements
Planned upgrades and projected life cycle
Anticipated body armor systems to be discussed include:
US Army’s Interceptor Body Armor System
Improved Outer Tactical Vest
SAPI/ESAPI/XSAPI
ESBI Side Inserts
Deltoid Axillary Protectors
PASGT/MICH/ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet)
Other accessories (groin and neck protection, etc.)
USMC Body Armor System(s)
Modular Tactical Vest
Scalable plate carriers
Other components
Modular Supplemental Armor Protection (MSAP) System
Combat Vehicle Crewman (CVC) Modular Body Armor System (MBAS)
Future military body armor programs
Needs and expectations expressed by military end users
Next generation body armor initiatives
RDT&E status and funding
Future system capabilities
Body armor technology trends
Use of embedded sensors and non destructive testing for ballistic integrity
Integration of communication and Land Warriors Systems
Life cycle concerns and considerations
Recycling, reclaiming, and salvage efforts
Raw material developments and innovations (this will be a big section)
Incorporation of IED protection and flame resistant / retardant materials
Trends in protection levels and certification testing
Weight distribution and load bearing improvements
Heat management and moisture resistance / dissipation
Emerging small caliber threats
Flexible E and X level panels
Bio feedback sensors (BFS)
Body armor inventories (quantitative analysis, historic and current)
Body armor procurement forecast
Procurement forecast reported in millions of dollars and in number of units or pieces
Forecasts for individual body armor components will be reported as well as overall market trends.
Forecast horizon will be 2004 to 2015
Forecast will also be segmented by military branch (US Army, USMC, all other)
Report may contain 2 or more forecast scenarios based on various sets of assumptions (deployed troop levels, technology advancements, etc.)
Individual forecast for:
Outer Tactical Vests
ESAPI Plates
ESBI Side Inserts
Deltoid Axillary Protectors
Helmets
Etc. (other components as they become identified)
Supply chain analysis
Structure of the industry and description of market participants
Overview of industry structure
General observations on armor supply chain
Introduction and high level description of supply chain segments (segments anticipated as follows):
Ballistic fiber manufacturers
Fabric weavers
Ceramic tile (hard face) manufacturers
Soft armor manufacturers
Hard plate system manufacturers
Helmet manufacturers
Testing and certification labs
Research and design centers of excellence
For each supply chain segment (i.e. ballistic fiber manufacturers, soft armor manufacturers, etc.)
In depth discussion and characteristics of the supply chain segment
Forecast of those material requirements for body armor (in pounds weight)
Market value (US$) of material requirements
Discussion of companies that participate in that segment of the supply chain
Estimated market shares
Appendix A: Company Profiles
Anticipate 35-40 companies will be covered with a 2-4 page profile.
Each profile will describe corporate structure, locations and facilities, sales, armor products and programs participated in, significant awards and news, and strategic positioning.
Appendix B: List of all significant body armor awards 2004 to present.
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