Thanks to the Simula Company who have courageously donated their time and materials used in their "Interceptor" Body Armor plates, we have a gunshield. The gunshield will stop the impact of three 7.62mm x 39mm "AK47" assault rifle rounds (Army Times story below***). Thanks to the Ontario Knife Company, we have bayonet attachment devices to connect the gunshield to the M16 rifle/M4 carbine bayonet lug
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Tuesday November 13, 9:43 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: DHB Industries, Inc.
DHB Receives $18 Million in Purchase Orders From U.S. Military
CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- DHB Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DHBT - news; BSE: DHB - news) today announced that, through its Armor Group AG, it received $18 million in Interceptor vest purchase orders from the U.S. Military. These orders represent continuing fulfillment of the Interceptor contract, which was established in 1998 and runs through 2004. Interceptor orders now total in excess of $118.8 million.
Interceptor was created by DHB Armor Group to replace the traditional Military flak jacket. It was included in Popular Science's Best of What's New -- 2000'' list for its lighter weight and ability to repel a variety of ballistic threats. Interceptor is the first time the U.S. Military worked with a commercial industry provider on a contract of this magnitude. DHB Armor Group has shipped in excess of 180,000 vests under this contract.
According to David Brooks, DHB Industries CEO, Interceptor, which began shipping in late 1999, continues to exceed the Military's requirements and expectations, both for its technological advances and for its 100% on time delivery and zero defect record.''
DHB Industries is the parent company of DHB Armor Group and DHB Sports Group. DHB Armor Group consists of three subsidiaries -- Point Blank Body Armor, Inc., Point Blank International, S.A., and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA) -- focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of bullet resistant and protective body armor for military, law enforcement, and corrections in the U.S. and worldwide. The leading contractor in the protective body armor industry, DHB Armor Group's customers include the U.S. Marine Corps., the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Marshals, the INS, the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, NATO, and the NYPD. DHB Sports Group -- NDL, Grid, FLEX-AID, MagneSystems, and DBS -- produces and markets a comprehensive line of athletic supports and braces, orthopedic and magnetic therapy products which are merchandised through national superstore chains including Target and Wal-Mart, as well as private label distributors such as Meijer, Amerisource, Cardinal Health, and CDMA. DHB maintains facilities in Carle Place, NY, Oakland Park, FL, Jacksboro, TN, and Liege, Belgium.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The Statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, government approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Если я правильно понял этот пассаж, и речь там только о поставкаx поименованного "Интерсептора", поставки таки составили не десятки, а под две сотни тысяч штюк.
Interceptor Body Armour
Interceptor replaces ISAPO. Consists of Boron Carbide ceramic plates and a vest with protection against 7.62mm rounds. They will be replaced by light weight, higher performance plates as they become available (see MBA below). It can be worn as the kevlar vest, with or without the front and back plates. Additional neck and groin armour can be added. MOLLE webbing can be added the front of the vest. This is the intended body armour for 1st generation Land Warrior.
Weight: 3.8 kg (vest only), 1.8 kg (each ceramic plate), 5.6 kg (vest with 1 plate), 7.4 kg (vest with two plates)
