Allen-Vanguard introduced its new EOD Tactical blast protection suit at the Counter Terror Expo 2011.
This ensemble is a part of the UK company’s solutions for protecting law enforcement and military personnel tasked with defeating terrorist and extremist threats, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The EOD Tactical Suit provides frontline counter-terrorist personnel with blast and fragmentation protection in a lightweight ensemble covering the torso and extremities. As what the firm calls a scalable modular system, its components can be selectively donned to meet a variety of operational requirements and threats faced during breaching, explosives search, dog handling and numerous military applications. Its design the makers claim provides significantly greater coverage than conventional body armour while retaining the mobility essential to operating in hostile environments.
Allen-Vanguard CEO Dennis Morris said: “We are extremely encouraged by the user community’s immediate embrace of the EOD Tactical, as shown by its very strong initial sales. This confirms its ability to meet the growing need for unprecedented levels of protection and flexibility. This novel platform complements our Med-Eng bomb disposal suit by offering lightweight protection for an array of specialist operations where mobility is paramount.”
The EOD Tactical is worn with a user’s bullet resistant vest to supplement its protection against blast and fragmentation. For facial protection, Allen-Vanguard’s Visor System can be attached to most tactical and military helmets and integrates with the Suit’s chest plate. More details can be obtained through the company’s website. For more information – visit:
