The Armatec AOA crew survivability system is based on a combination of addressing blast loads and the fragmentation threat from an IED as well as kinetic energy ballistic threats.
Armatec’s lightweight, composite and ceramic, add on armour (AOA) kit provides ballistic and fragment protection from Level 1 up to Level 5, STANAG 4569 AEP-55 Volume 1. Additionally it provides protection for:
Armatec provides the Canadian Forces and allied militaries with holistic survivability solutions for both wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles. Since its founding in 1997, Armatec’s distinctive engineering philosophy has delivered significantly improved crew protection and vehicle survivability without compromising mission effectiveness or equipment sustainability.

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