This white paper outlines a phased research initiative by Rook Armor to evaluate and compare modern hard armor plate systems for the U.S. military, focusing on improving ballistic protection, reducing weight, and enhancing cost-efficiency. The study will benchmark existing ESAPI/XSAPI plates against emerging lightweight and hybrid composite designs under realistic and evolving threat scenarios, including multi-hit and armor-piercing rounds. Optional analysis will explore performance-per-cost metrics to guide smarter procurement decisions. The goal is to provide defensible, data-driven insights to support future acquisition strategies that better protect warfighters without compromising mobility or budget constraints.
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