Armor to protect tactical vehicles and their crews against blasts from land 
mines, snipers and terrorists has become increasingly important.

Vehicle armoring systems can be designed(tailored) to meet individual 
operational,ballistic protection and environmental needs without sacrificing 
performance.

1. TACTICAL: MILITARY VEHICLES AND ARMORED
    PERSONNEL  CARRIERS THREATS
High velocity fragmentation caused by overhead detonations, chemical 
energy threats and shaped charges.


Shaped charged detonations occurring near vehicles causing a super high velocity armor piercing plasma jet to penetrate bodies and spread deadly fragmentation.Protection for weapon systems such as the TOW rocket launchers and flame protection.

SOLUTION
Lightweight SpectraShield spall liner,ballistic composite made with Spectra 
Shields and S2 Glass

2. PATROL COASTAL AND RIVERINE BOATS  THREATS
Confrontation with drug dealers on the water where the danger of high-powered rifles,handgun bullets, and machine gun attacks exists.

SOLUTION
Lightweight Armor made with SpectraShield that can stop multiple, 
high velocity pistol and rifle rounds in both wet or dry conditions. This
lightweight armor has little effect on  center of gravity and vehicle balance,
hence, speed and maneuverability are not lost. Costly engine or design 
modifications are not required to accommodate SpectraShield, because
it can be formed and cut into any shape, conforming to the irregular 
contours of boat hulls and cabins.

AIRBORNE VEHICLES

THE THREATS
The C-130 gunship and the Blackhawk helicopter faced the threat
of armor piercing or fragmentation antiaircraft rounds.

 Cockpit Armour

THE SOLUTION
Maximum protection made with Lightweight SpectraShield ceramic 
composite armor that maintained the vehicle's speed, range,payload, 
and altitude penalties.

3. POLICE CARS, LIMOUSINES AND CIVILIAN VEHICLES

THE THREATS
Police cruiser and vehicles carrying high profile individuals today face 
danger on the street from high speed, steel-jacketed bullets more than
ever before.

THE SOLUTIONS
Superior Vehicle protection with Lightweight Composite Armoring Systems.

4. BLAST CONTAINMENT AND EXPLOSION MITIGATIONE
THREATS
Terrorist threats on passenger aircraft are on the rise globally.

THE SOLUTIONS
Special bomb resistant luggage and containers capable of withstanding an 
explosion as large s the charge that downed Pan AM Flight 103 over
Lockerbie, Scotland, in December 1988.

Blast-resistant blankets made of Spectra Fiber to cover suspected 
terrorist devices and to minimize potential danger.

Blast- resistant cylindrical tubes to direct blast shock waves while 
capturing potentially dangerous fragmentation

QUALITY FEATURES,QUALITY FIBER
Spectra material is the first choice for high performance armoring of land, 
sea and air vehicles because of its superior overall performance, which 
stems from the following inherent characteristics:

LIGHTWEIGHT
-ideal for aircraft, vehicle and water-borne craft applications.

NEGLIGIBLE MOISTURE ABSORPTION
-performance is not degraded by water,including saltwater.

CHEMICALLY INERT
-survives in hostile chemical environments

OUTSTANDING IMPACT RESISTANCE
-creates a bullet-stopping barrier.

LESS BULK
-not excessively thick, making the material easy to install in limited spaces.

TAKES ANY SHAPE
-can be easily formed into unusual shapes and is compatible with other
ballisticmaterials such as steel, aluminum, ceramic, or glass.

VERSATILE FIT
-can be cut, drilled and installed in irregular spaces and combined
with other ballistic materials.

RESISTANT TO ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
-not affected by continuous sunlight exposure.

EXCELLENT ABRASION RESISTANCE
-provides high durability

HIGH CUT RESISTANCE
-important in specialized applications.

INHERENTLY RADAR TRANSPARENT
-and low signature

LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT
-the material does not interfere with radar transmissions.

LOW COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION
-another benefit in specialized applications.

SPECTRA FIBER

STRENGTH OF A DIAMOND IN A FIBER

A wide range range of applications
Lightweight armoring systems
Blast containment
Marine lines
Cordage and netting
Cut-resistant gloves
Sail cloth
Fishing
Industrial slings

On a molecular scale, an over-simplified description of the structure
would be a bundle of very long rods, with occasional entangled points
that tie the structure together. Conventional polyethylene, by contrast,
contains a number of short chains with many folds that do not contribute
to the strength of the fiber.

In AlliedSignal's patented Gel Spinning Process, the ultra-high molecular
-weightpolyethylene polymer is dissolved in a solvent that untangles the 
molecular chains. The solution is then extruded through a spinneret 
( a nozzle with small holes) and cooled, creating filaments. The solidified
filaments are then washed to remove the solvent, which is recycled at very
high recovery rates. A large number of these filaments are then combined
to form a fiber bundle, which is drawn to the required dimensions. The 
result is an outstanding molecular orientation, transforming the base
polyethylene polymer into the world's strongest and lightest fiber.

AlliedSignal's proprietary Gel-Spinning Technology produces a fiber
that's a leader in performance, safety and productivity.

HIGHEST TENACITY
Extended-chain, ultra-high-strength polyethylene fibers have the highest
strength-to-weight ratio of any fiber on the market. Not only is Spectra
Fiber 10 times stronger than steel, it is also about 40 percent stronger than 
aramid fibers, four times stronger than nylons and polyesters, and generally
twice as strong as most carbon fibers.

HIGHEST MODULUS
Spectra Fiber leads a field of high-modulus fibers that include aramid,
boron,"E" and "S" Glass, HT Graphite, and liquid crystal polymer. 
All of these provide high-strength, light-weight contrasts to metals, and
all have high stiffness. Foe example, Spectra 1000 demonstrates up to 
40 times the tensile modulus of nylon and twice that od aramid fibers.

HIGHEST ENERGY-TO-BREAK
In the measure of toughness called energy-to-break- the energy required
torupture a yarn-Spectra Fiber ranks the highest. Toughness is determined 
bythe combination of low elongation and extremely high strength. This 
translatesinto excellent energy absorption capabilities-important qualities
for ballistics and impact resistance applications.

VISCO-ELASTICITY
This unusual characteristic is technically referred to as the material's strain
rate dependence response. In layman's terms, the faster you pull on the 
Spectra Fiber material, the stronger it becomes. Elaborate tests have 
demonstrated this property with both the Fiber and Spectra Shield. 
This, together with a feature known as strain-wave velocity, makes 
Spectra Shield the premier performer in ballistics. Aramids, by contrast
rank lower in these characteristic.

RAPID ENERGY DISSIPATION
The ability to withstand impacts of energy is one of the outstanding features 
of Spectra Fiber. In a ballistic application, the stiffness of Spectra Fiber 
redirects the energy of the incoming bullet, sending it along the path of the fiber.

ABRASION RESISTANCE
Spectra Fiber ranks first in the abrasion resistance among all high performance
fibers. It is difficult to wear down because of its chemical structure and high
molecular weight. In addition,its low coefficient of friction("slickness")
minimizes the effects of abrasion. In specific tests, Spectra Fiber has
demonstrated up to 20 times the abrasion resistance of aramid fibers. 
No other fiber has the abrasion resistance of ultra-high-strength polyethylene.

CUT RESISTANCE
Spectra Fiber's inherent molecular nature and low coefficient of friction 
combine to give it good,cut-resistance performance to higher levels, whether 
the environment is repetitive abrasion or accidental impact cuts. This enables 
the manufacture of glove products that are lightweight and comfortable, 
providing dexterity and tactile sensitivity without sacrificing protection.

VIBRATION DAMPING
This, in effect, is Spectra Fiber's internal response to impact where energy
is absorbed.

In certain composite application , such as sporting goods, the inclusion of 
Spectra Fiber helps dampen impact induced vibration. The impact, normally
dissipated via vibration only,is instead absorbed by the Fiber.

RESISTANCE TO INTERNAL FIBER FRICTION
Filament-to-filament wear, common within a rope, creates internal abrasion.
In multi-filament aramid fibers, the fiber bundles abrade against each other, 
degrading the product. Because if its low coefficient of friction, the filaments 
of Spectra Fiber can"slide" over one another, with minimal destruction from
the internal filament abrasion.

RESISTANCE TO FLEX FATIGUE
Repeated flexing fatigues a fiber or wire, leading to loss of strength and
breakage. But flex after flex, bend after bend, Spectra Fiber resists this 
deformation and retains its strength better than any other high modules 
fiber. In cordage, for example, Spectra Fiber's performance in over-sheave
(or pulley) cycling is a major benefit. With Spectra Fiber, there is less need 
for the kind of equipment modifications normally required with the use of
high-modulus lines.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Because of its inert nature, Spectra Fiber has outstanding resistance to 
corrosion from chemicals, including alkaline and acidic materials. When 
exposed to a broad range of chemicals for six months, Spectra Fiber
retained its original strength in almost every instance. Spectra Fiber can 
be expected to withstand even the harshest environment.

HYDROPHOBIC
Because it is polyethylene, Spectra Fiber is at home in the water, neither
absorbing or deteriorating in water. water molecules do not physically
penetrate Spectra Fiber. This feature, coupled with the fiber's natural 
buoyancy, make it ideal for a wide variety of applications, such as nets, 
lines, and composites for boat hulls. In armor, Spectra Fiber maintains 
its ballistic properties when wet.

LOW DENSITY
Spectra Fiber is the only high modulus fiber that floats. With a specific
gravity of 0.97, Spectra Fiber has a density less than that of water, 
approximately two-thirds that of high modulus aramid fiber and half 
that of high modulus carbon fiber.

LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT
The low-conductive properties of Spectra Fiber make it a good resistor.
In the megahertz and gigahertz frequency ranges, Spectra Fiber and 
composites have a very high level of transmittance. This means that 
Spectra fiber based materials are almost transparent to radar energy.
Hence, Spectra Fiber composites are ideally suited for radar protective 
covers (or radomes), as well as electrical-related uses, including utility 
winch lines and X-ray tables.

FIRST DEFENSE INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Vehicle Armoring

Safeguardinglife around the world with the most advanced materials and
technology for the complete satisfaction of the customer
                                 
First Defense International is a company committed to the total 
protection and the complete satisfaction of its customers.The company 
was founded in 1980 when it was recognized that throughout the 
industry armour was being sold based on misinformation and a 
misunderstanding of what an armored car really was. The result was a 
high rate of customer dissatisfaction and a growing mistrust of the 
industry. 
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The right vehicle for your security needs. The first step in the process 
of acquiring an armored vehicle is the decision of what vehicle is the most 
appropiate for the needs of the customer. The company can armor any 
suitable sedan or sport utility vehicle, either U.S., European or Japanese 
made. First Defense International believes that to make a proper buying 
decision the customer must be completely and responsibly informed. An 
open dialog between First Defense International and the customer is 
critical at this point. Customers that are already familiar with the designs 
and applications of armored vehicles quickly recognize the advantages 
of dealing with experts. 

An Educated Buyer: The key to adequate protection

For customers that are first-time buyers, First Defense puts a high 
priority on client education. It is a basic tenet of the corporate philosophy 
that a lifesaving decision of this importance can only be made after a 
careful evaluation of all information. First Defense ensures that the 
prospective client completely understands the armoring process, the 
materials used, installation methods and their limitations. The First
Defense product is sold on technical merit, not on promotional hype. 

Our Commitment:  Total Protection and Complete Satisfaction

First Defense's commitment to the total protection and complete 
satisfaction of the customer has brought about many innovations in the 
armoring process. First Defense does not just install armour. First 
Defense performs a complete conversion of the vehicle to a functional 
armored car. 

Leading-edge Technology for your protection: a Winning Combination 
The vehicle that is armored by First Defense Is completely protected 
using the latest technology in materials and installation. 

Incorporates �overlap technology� (armour backed up by armor) 
throughout the complete installation, has undergone a complete transformation 
including modifications to the suspension. 

Is part of a transaction governed by absolute confidentiality and protected by 
a two year warranty and incorporated into a program of aftersales service and preventive maintenance that is unmatched in the industry. 
Materials

First Defense is not committed to the exclusive use of one ballistic material 
as the ideal armour for all applications. The company continuously tests not 
only new materials but also closely monitors improvements in existing armor 
mediums. These are some materials that, mediums.These are some materials 
that, through the years, have held their preferred position as ballistic armour 
for a particular application as a result of new developments or improvements 
in their characteristics while others have been replaced by newer ones. 

In the manufacture of personal armoured vehicles it is not always the lightest 
or the newest material that is the best for a particular application. By recognizing that not all parts of the vehicle are exposed to the same threat, First Defense is able to optimize the selection of the appropiate ballistic  material to achive a proper balance of protection, weight and economy. The result is a vehicle armored to truly meet the terrorist threat. First Defense not only meets but typically exceeds the protection levels that others apply to meet this threat. 

Confidentiality 

All transactions with First Defense Services are carried out with 
absolute confidentiality. All First Defense staff members are security 
professionals and, as such, treat each and every client contact and 
all information received as a result of these contacts with the confidentiality 
that it deserves. First Defense does not distribute customer lists nor 
are vehicle destinations ever discussed with unauthorized personnel. 
First Defense believes that the armoured vehicle is a key element in an 
active security system and that no detail of any security system should be 
exposed to anyone who does not have a �need to know� 

Warranty 

First Defense believes in a continuing  relationship with the customer. 
First Defense is offering an unconditional two year warranty on 
materials and installation supplied by the company. A key element 
of this warranty is the promise of a �man on the spot� within 48 hours 
of receiving the report of the problem. Not only does First Defense 
promise immediate support to the customer�s needs but the company 
regularly sends technicians overseas to make  the rounds of customers 
to help them with the ongoing preventive maintenance program. With 
this kind of customers support it is no wonder that more than 75% of 
company sales comes from repeat customers and satisfied referrals. 
In summary, First Defense International can be counted on for: 

The lasted proven technology for both armour 
materials and installation. 

The best economy considering the quality of 
the product. 

Absolute confidentiality in all transactions. 

Continuos follow up from the factory in the form of after sales services 

Worldwide Experience

First Defense  has, in a few short years, become a leader in the armoured car industry in the United States and regularly challenges the traditional leaders in the world markets. First Defense management can boast of a combined experience in the armour industry of more than fifty years.The Company has recently doubled its production  capacity and counts among its customers: Governments, multi-nationals, VIPs, politicians and private individuals in Latin America, Europe, Eastern Europe and The Middle East. First Defense armouring system has been field tested and has proven itself to offer maximum protection. The result is a corporate success that comes from rigid insistance on the delivery of a quality product and the commitment to the total protection and the complete satisfaction of the customer. 

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We manufacture and sell state of the art body armor factory direct to the customer, although in certain areas we are represented and refer business to these outlets. All information from the factory is accurate and the prices are excellent. This is the same high quality armor that we have sold to other departments for over ten years. The armor we manufacture and sell has many quality points and specifications that other competitors just can't match.  If we're good enough  we certainly can satisfy your ballistic protection needs. The following is what we offer as standard features and some unique options on every piece of armor we make:

Warranty 

The PLATINUM 2000 X-2 

 The Testing of Armor...

The history of the V-50 extends back to the military and testing protocals developed to test composites and hard materials using an air backing and fragment simlulators ,which uses a 17 Gr. hard fragment that is very uniform in shape and it's ability to maintain that shape after it impacts the materials(s) being tested. The object was to find the velocity of this fragment that would penetrate the the hard armor 50% of the time, while the other 50% of the time the fragment would be defeated by the armor. To give a comparison the NIJ test is a 48 shot test using bullets rather than fragments, and if you pass, theoretically this would be a V-0, or a zero percent chance of penetration at the velocity of the specified rounds that the test calls for.

Some armor companies are now using V-50 tests using bullets and clay backings which represent methods not specified in the original test protocal. Further they are doing the test on NIJ test samples. Ballistic material manufacturers use the V-50 test to quality check each lot of material. No ballistic material manufactuer will sell their material without some type of testing protocal. The V-50 is the most widely used for this purpose. The vest manufacturers that perform Benchmark V-50 tests on the NIJ test samples are actually producing misleading data, as there is no doubt if you are going to send six sample to the NIJ for destructive testing at a large cost, you want to make sure they pass. That's why invariably vest manufacturers who use benchmark testing will use ballistic materials from the weaver or laminate maker that are on the high side of acceptable performance judged by the V-50 tests that the weavers and laminate makers use to lot test their goods for QC acceptance. THIS WILL GIVE YOU HIGHLY FAVORABLE RESULTS ON THIS BENCH MARK V-50 TEST. Try to obtain the same results on regular production samples.You won't see those results consistantly, and therefor these manufacturers produce test results that make them look better than their production armor will really perform. That's not to say that they don't make good armor, but really the V-50 is not being used as it was originally designed, and is being used to mislead the public into think that their armor is better than it really is creating false standards!

These other manufacturers invariably also used blends of materials instead a uniform layering of one type of premium material. Certainly there is nothing wrong with this , but it can have some diadvantages.The panel will perform differently or in a manner that is dangerous if the panel is accidentally placed in the removable cover backwards. Believe me it happens a lot more than you think. A uniform layering using one material or a blend constructed evenly so no one side will offer different protection is the best way to build a system. If you use a blend of materials it is better to use the V-50 test for each system. But you should use a random sample rather than a picture perfect NIJ test sample or what Safariland calls a benchmark V-50. If you use a uniform layering sytems approach like Advanced Armor Technology by First Defense International Group with ONE premium material then the V-50 , if you conduct them, should be similar to how ballistic weavers or materials manufacturers performs the test, which is V-50 performance by areal weight. Typically they will create a data base outlining an average performance over numerous test panels and numerous lots of material prior to the sale of that material in large volumes. Then they will establish a high and low side of acceptable perfromance limits. Any material performing below the lower limt in the future QC acceptance testing will be cause for rejection of that lot of material. The high and low performance standard is typically expressed as an average with a + or - percentile. One of the reasons for this is as follows; as ballistic materials manufacturers and vest manufacturers started using bullets and clay for the V-50 test, rather than an air backing and hard fragment, the rate of variance produced using a deformable projectiles and a clay backing medium has increased. Variables are now replacing what once were constants. V-50 data now tends to vary significantly more than when the test was originally invented. This is just one more reason not to judge an armor system soley on V-50 data.

Our V-50 data on the Platinum 2000 featruing Twaron Micro Filament against the 9 mm 124 Gr FMJ NIJ test round by areal weight per Sq. Ft.

.9 Lbs /Sq. Ft.22 layers 1578 Ft./Sec.

.93 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 23 layers 1631 Ft./Sec.

1.05 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 25 layers 1717 Ft./Sec.

1.2 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 30 layers 1775 Ft./Sec.

Our V-50 data on the Platinum 3000 featuring Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber systems against the 9 mm 124 Gr. NIJ test round:

.90 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 29 layers 1675 Ft./Sec

1.0 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 32 Layers 1740 Ft./Sec.

1.05 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 34 Layers 1766 Ft./Sec.

1.2 Lbs/Sq. Ft. 38 Layers 1834 Ft./Sec.

This is great performance for an Aramid fabric and for Polyethylene flexible laminates from a V-50 stand point, and it is a general look at what splendid performance these materials offer. But remember the V-50 is not the tell all about the performance of the system or the materials. Certainly using the V-50 test by areal weight on random samples instead of using a benchmark system using NIJ test samples will be more accurate, but it isn't the end all answer to performance evaluation. One more example of why this is true. With the wide ranges that a V-50 test can produce conducted in the above manner , the only way to get a real V-50 on a given lot of material is to conduct V-50 tests on at least ten panels and then average the V-50 results on each tested panel togther to create a mean average making sure you are throwing your high and low tests out before averaging the remainder. This is how materials manufacturers create their data base for QC acceptance. The problem with this is that no armor compnay or materials manufacturer can continue conducting this many tests on various lots of materials because it would increase the cost significantly of the fabric to a point where the product would be unaffordable. Keeping this in mind it is safe to say that if a company doesn't have a significant number of V-50 tests per lot of material it probably isn't a very accurate V-50 figure, and that's why they call them " Theoretical Probable Limits Testing ". It's a theoretical velocity, not factual. The more you have for a sampling the more accurate the figure becomes.

Advanced Armor's Technology by First Defense International Group 

Advanced Armor body armor Technology  is the only company to offer our exclusive 12 year extended warranty option. After the first five years send in the unit for a full and complete inspection and cleaning. We will add layers of the latest premium ballistic material if necessary, and give your vest a brand new state of the art cover. The unit will be ready for another 7 years of service life, to a max of 12 years from the original date of purchase. There is one other company that offers this service, but they charge 139.95 dollars every three years. By the time you have sent the unit in three times you have paid for another vest or more. That's not a bargain or a service.

Here are some of the advantages of our 12 year extended warranty.

1) If you or your department can't afford a new vest after five years this is the perfect way to ensure the protection of your officers or agents at a low cost.

2) We guarantee the vest will perform to new specifications !!

3) You can be assured that if your armor fit well before that won't change.

 If you or your department can afford new armor then buying every five years will probably serve you the best because historically every five years ballistic vests use newer and higher generation materials, which make them lighter and more comfortable.

 Remember if you don't send your vest in at the five year mark from the receipt date, the warranty expires, and your vest is no longer guaranteed to perfrom as new, and will not be covered by our insurance unless you send it in for re-certification with the  dollar fee to extend to 12 years. Generally, we will buy it back from you after five years as a trade in on a new vest depending on it's condition. Also remember that if you are shot with your vest on, stabbed, or are involved in an accident where your body armor either saved your life or limted your injuries let us know. We will provide you with a new vest upon return of the old one, and documentation of the incident on department letterhead, conditions apply !

Advanced Armor Technology by First Defense International Group

The Platiunum 2000 X-2 flexible body armor & bulletproof vest panels.

The Solid Steel 7.62 mm x 25 mm at 1400 Ft./Sec. + 70 - 0

Since that time we have adapted the Platinum 2000 X-2 panel into several different categories.The Platinum 2000 X-2 for the American Law Enforcement market, and the X-2 plus for the armor piercing threat found commonly in Asia ,Russia, and the ex-eastern states of Russia. The Platinum 2000 X-2 panel can be purchased in the vital organ size front and/or back, or in panels that are the same size as the soft portion of the vest. The concept is simple, break the bullet using the Platinum 2000 X-2 panel, then catch it with the soft portion like a catcher's mitt. This method works very well. The standard  Platinum 2000 X-2 panel is for knives and ice picks, as well as a significant upgrade in the ballistic capabilities of the vest behind it, and it comes in the following categories:

25 Ft.Lbs energy rating and the 81 Ft. Lbs energy rating. The 81 Ft./Lbs energy rated Platinum 2000 X-2 panel MEETS the tough California and Texas corrections standard. We recommend the first energy levels as practical protection against knives and ice picks or as they are called in the industry, "Circular Penetrators" or thrusted edged weapons, as the human being can't generally develop the kind of applicable power that 81 ft./Lbs represents. The 81 Ft./Lbs energy level Platinum 2000 X-2 panel is the best for ballistic upgrade, but for ultimate ballistic upgrade choose the X-2 Plus.

Our competition uses either a stiff metal vest or textile ( synthetic fibers ) for body armor  or bulletproof vests. The problem with all textile stab armor is that the ballistics are poor and sharp edged thrusted weapons from a test simulator will penetrate them, and they have problems when tested on a backing medium other than ballistic geletin. Put the textile armor on clay, the same backing used in the NIJ test for soft body armor, and these textile systems don't do so well, in fact they will fail miserably. If it can't pass on clay how do think a textile system will do protecting your sternum or ribs with a good stab!! Not so with the Platinum 2000 X-2. You will experience increased ballistics when combined with standard light weight armor, and the Platinum 2000 X-2 will defeat sharp edged weapons that are thrusted better than any textile armor, and it's FLEXIBLE !! All Platinum 2000 X-2 panels when tested on the ballistic gelatin will easily defeat an 81 Ft./Lbs energy ice pick or knife drop test, and if you want a real 81 Ft./Lbs rated flexible vest against the edged weapon or ice pick the X-2 is the only one that's comfortable and thin.

NO other hard armor or ballistic trauma plate or flexible system to date is this good, and we were one of the first with this technology, and have three years worth of data and still growing backing up our state of the art Platinum 2000 X-2 systems !