Integris Composites is displaying new military armour at the ongoing AUSA 2024. Integris is showcasing a parade of composite armour kits and personal protection plates designed, engineered and manufactured for multiple contracts with defense department and OEM suppliers.

“We are displaying an expanding portfolio of ballistic, blast and spall limiting technology for land, sea and air operations. We’re also inviting visitors to discuss emerging challenges with our experts from around the world,” said David Cordova, chief commercial officer, Integris Composites.

“In addition to personal protection and tactical vehicles, our team can share solutions being developed for watercraft and aircraft globally. We can also discuss the rapidly changing threats in combat. For example, we are all aware that militias spawned by terrorists are fielding low-cost explosives and drones that are creating unique challenges for Western allies,” Cordova added.

“At Integris, we are exploring innovative defenses against advanced threats, including top-attack weapons, kamikaze drones, loitering munitions, and smart submunitions. These are just some of the factors affecting the armour and survivability sector being reshaped by advancements in design, technology, changing military needs, and international security challenges,” Cordova explained.

“We are proud of our accomplishments in the recent year,” said Andrew Bonham, president of Integris Composites. “Integris has been selected as the sole supplier of armour systems by Bell Textron for the V280 Valor, the army’s platform for its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). It will replace the aging UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, providing increased speed, range and payloads.”

In addition, new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters that will replace the UH-1N Huey for the air force incorporate armour designed and manufactured by Integris. Boeing delivered the first production aircraft in August, Bonham added.

“In the recent past, Integris armour kits were selected by Mack Defense for the M917 Heavy Dump Truck, and we are supplying armour kits for the C-130 J tactical airlifter.”

Integris continues to be a major provider of personal protection ballistic plates for multiple military and tactical law enforcement units, and we are especially proud of being named the leading supplier of the X-Side Ballistic Insert (XSBI) plates. Known for their lightweight design, they offer additional protection along the side of the torso, explained Bonham.

Integris is an engineering company and the manufacturer of composite armour for land vehicles, aircraft, naval craft, protection housing for optronics and other sensitive technology and personal protection gear.

The company’s scope includes the design, development, production, sales, and services of composite armour solutions worldwide. Integris’ product portfolio consists of panels or ready-to-install kits made from high-strength materials like UHMWPE, aramids, ceramics and metal.