BAE Systems Wins Four-Year Defense Logistics Agency Contract for Armored Vests and Components

BAE Systems

has been awarded a four-year U.S. Defense Logistics Agency contract to produce tactical vests equipped with soft body armor for men and women of the armed services who serve in harm's way. The vests hold hard-armor plates and soft-armor ballistic inserts, which provide Soldiers with advanced protection. The Improved Outer Tactical Vests offer Soldiers lighter-weight equipment with advanced features and increased mobility in the field.