US Air Force selects Integris Composites ballistic body armor

Photo of Integris Composite’s Cratus Wave ballistic plate. Similar plates have been purchased for three squadrons of the U.S. Air Force 582^nd Helicopter Group. Photo Credit: Integris Composite

Integris Composites USA (formerly TenCate Advanced Armour, Vienna, Va., U.S.) has announced that the U.S. Air Force 582^nd Helicopter Group has placed the first major order for the company’s Cratus Wave ballistic armor introduced a year ago.

“This patented body armor ballistic insert is thinner than other commercial standalone Level III inserts and offers the added benefit of reducing heat stress,” Andrew Bonham, president of Integris Composites USA Inc., says. 

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According to the company website, Integris’ hard body armor plates are “primarily made of composite materials like ceramics, high-performance polyethylene or a combination.” Cratus Wave uses trauma reduction technology. The innovation has received a U.S. patent and the product has been certified by the U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

“Many armor developers in government and private sector contractors are currently evaluating the Cratus Wave,” David Cordova, chief commercial officer, adds. “We’re delighted that personnel in the three squadrons of the 582^nd Helicopter Group will have this lighter buoyant personal protection.”

Integris has produced strong, lightwight composite solutions with advanced strength-to-weight ratios for defense, aerospace and other industry applications for decades. 

For related information, read “TenCate Advanced Armour renamed to Integris Composites.”