Red and blue lights flash behind you. A young Soldier steps out of his patrol cruiser his torso covered in a black vest with the words "Military Police" emblazoned across his chest. You may have seen ...

PHOENIX, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted BAE Systems to provide 60,000 improved and lighter-weight Outer Tactical Vests for protection from ballistic threats. BAE's Improved Outer ...

PHOENIX, April 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has contracted BAE Systems to deliver its tactical body armor to support the protection of troops in combat zones. British company BAE was ...

A soldier might need to change the configuration of his or her tactical vest depending on the mission, and while it's not always necessary to wear a complete vest, more than just a plate carrier is ...

The Army's top gear-buying office announced this week it has begun fielding an updated version of the Improved Outer Tactical Vest to Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan. The Gen. II IOTV incorporates ...

FORT STEWART, Ga. --As the members of the female engagement team with 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division, deploy soon, they will be sporting a new piece of gear that no other ...

Whether a mission requires soft, concealable body armor or ballistic plates and pelvic protection, the Army’s new Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) has got soldiers covered. After its final field tests last ...

DRACUT — Dracut Police Chief Peter Bartlett looked down at a ballistic vest meant to protect his officers while on patrol. The dark vest, also known as an external carrier, is worn outside officers’ ...

The Modular Tactical Vest comes with several components that Marines have to carefully configure and maintain. The MTV, which doubles as body armor and load-bearing vest, features many improvements ...