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Ballistic Performance of Natural Fiber Based Soft and Hard Body Armour- A Mini Review

Frontiers in Materials, 2020
Increase in awareness towards utilization of eco-friendly materials, encouraged the researchers to find a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers for different engineering applications.
J. Naveen, K. Jayakrishna, Mohamed Thariq Bin Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq Bin Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq Bin Hameed Sultan, Mohamed Thariq Bin Hameed Sultan, Siti Madiha Muhammad Amir   +6 more
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The Unintended Consequences of German Deterrence

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Germany's evolving deterrence posture boils down to continued participation in NATO nuclear sharing and an ambitious conventional rearmament program. Due to its non‐nuclear status and a result of decades of underinvestment, Germany prioritizes modern conventional weapons.
Ulrich Kühn
wiley   +1 more source

Between Hedging and Bandwagoning: E3 and Iran's Nuclear Program From the JCPOA to the 2026 “Ramadan War”

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines the evolution of the European Troika's narratives on Iran's nuclear program, from the aftermath of the JCPOA to the 2026 “Ramadan War.” Drawing on an analysis of 55 official statements by E3 leaders and diplomats, the study traces how the E3 shifted between a posture of normative hedging and one of bandwagoning.
Mohammad Eslami
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term natural ageing effects on the structural, mechanical, and ballistic performance of UHMWPE-based soft ballistic inserts

Materials & Design
The aim of the study was to evaluate the degradation mechanisms of ultra-high molecular polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres used in soft ballistic inserts manufactured in 2003 and 2005 and used and stored in conditions typical for this type of products.
Katarzyna Kośla, Stefan Cichosz, Marcin H. Struszczyk, Wioleta Urbaniak, Ivan Domenech, Lucas Frochoso, Marzena Fejdyś   +6 more
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Israel's Post‐War Healthcare Obligations

Bioethics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Since the beginning of the Israel–Hamas war in 2023, the healthcare infrastructure within Gaza has been dismantled. While international humanitarian law mandates distinction between lawful targets (combatants and military objectives) and non‐lawful targets (civilians and civilian objects), and acknowledging the inherent complexities of ...
Daniel J. Hurst, Christopher A. Bobier
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Fiber Fillers on The Ballistic Properties of Epoxy and Polyester Resins: A Review

Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences
Ballistic shields are considered a tactical measure to protect high-risk areas. Due to their advanced design, they provide effective protection against fragments and projectiles, reducing fatalities and preserving lives under adverse conditions ...
Mohanad L. Hamada, Saad R. Ahmed
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South Korea's THAAD Decision at the Domestic–International Nexus: Preferences, Information, and Constraints

Pacific Focus, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT South Korean President Park Geun‐hye's 2016 decision to authorize the deployment of the U.S. Forces Korea THAAD system—and Beijing's subsequent economic and diplomatic coercion—marked a decisive inflection point in Seoul's China policy.
Joel Atkinson
wiley   +1 more source

Biomimetic design and impact simulation of Al2O3/Al composite armor based on armadillo shell

Scientific Reports
The advancement of lightweight protective armors holds critical importance for enhancing the maneuverability and combat capabilities of helicopters. Leveraging insights from bionics, it provides a new idea for high-performance armor design. In this study,
Fulong Zhang, Peng Zhu, Ping Lu, kai Qian, Shuangyu Liu, Liyan Wang   +5 more
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Fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites for improved defence armor - A comprehensive review

Smart Materials in Manufacturing
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) matrix composites are prominent defensive armor materials owing to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility.
Nilesh S. Gaikwad, Dhiraj D. Deshmukh, Sachin P. Kakade   +2 more
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Aramid composites impregnated with different reinforcement: Nanofibers, nanoparticles and nanotubes

Zaštita Materijala, 2014
In this study, the electrospun nanofibers, nanoparticles and nanotubes were used as reinforcement in order to improve mechanical properties of materials for ballistic protection.
Vera Obradović, Dušica Stojanović, Aleksandar Kojović, Irena Živković, Vesna Radojević, Petar Uskoković, Radoslav Aleksić   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source