Milipol Paris 2025: The Golden Circle Roadmap – How Global Body Armor Manufacturers Can Responsibly Support U.S. Procurement Through Smart Distribution, Standards Alignment, and Supply Chain Strength
The U.S. body armor market increasingly depends on global raw materials and manufacturing from Europe, Asia, and APAC—including aramid fibers, UHMWPE composites, laminates, carrier textiles, and international finishing capabilities. As NIJ 0101.07 testing expands and domestic capacity tightens, qualified international manufacturers aligned with NIJ, VPAM, CAST, and STANAG standards can help fill urgent procurement gaps while maintaining compliance and supply chain transparency.
Precision in Practice: Optimizing Documentation and Data Tracking for Body Armor R&D
In ballistic armor development, documentation isn’t paperwork — it’s proof. From R&D to certification, every record, test, and material batch must be traceable, verified, and audit-ready. This article outlines a seven-step documentation and data-tracking lifecycle that helps body-armor manufacturers align with NIJ, ISO 9001, and BA 9000 requirements — ensuring data integrity, compliance, and confidence in every certified model.