Indonesia Turns Palm Oil Waste into Military-Grade Armor

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According to the report, the Indonesian Army may soon equip its soldiers with a bulletproof vest made from an unlikely source: recycled palm oil waste.

The report stated that this was developed by researchers from the Institute Pertanian Bogor (IPB) University. It said that the next-gen vest has cleared rigorous ballistic testing and recently earned certification for military use.

The report also stated that in trials, it stopped 9×19mm rounds fired from just 5 meters (16.4 feet) with zero penetration, while limiting deformation to 44 millimeters. The vest also held up against slashes and stabs from sharp weapons.

The report added that it is weighing under 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) with a slim 2-centimeter (0.8-inch) profile. The armor is reportedly designed for comfort and mobility. IPB also claimed the vest is very competitive in price compared with other high-level bulletproof options.

In addition, army officials are overseeing the trials and praised the initiative for leveraging local resources to boost Indonesia’s defense capabilities. The recycled vest is the result of a two-year biomaterial research project led by Dr. Siti Nikmatin, who teamed up with specialists in physics and agribusiness.

Source: Next Gen Defense

 

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A highly sophisticated tactic of using palm tree waste to make lead bulletproof vests. Technology reduces military costs while protecting the environment by using industrial waste for heavy-duty work. Proves that modern innovations can provide solid protection for soldiers.