The Modular Ballistic Protection System (MBPS), developed in the AEWC laboratories in partnership with the US Natick Army Soldier RD&E Center, provides soldiers with enhanced ballistic protection where it never existed before - in their tents where they work, eat, and sleep.  The system consists of composite ballistic panels that are mounted to the inside of the tent frame using an energy-absorbing connection system.  Requiring no tools, the MBPS can be used to up-armor a 20ft x 32ft tent in less than 30 minutes with 4 soldiers.

MBPS has recently won two of the composites industry's highest awards - the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Best of Show Award for the best product of the year and the People's Choice Award for the highest degree of design, innovation and the best use of composite materials.

Publications

• Horak K, Quigley C, Devine R. Ballistic protection for tentage. Defence Management Journal, 9/1/2006.
• Quigley C, Horak K, Devine R, Dagher H, Parent L, Landis E, Goslin K, Cassidy E. The development and evaluation of modular ballsitic panels for fabric shelters. Presented at the 25th Army Science Conference. Orlando, FL. Nov 27-30, 2006.

Media

• Dolloff A. UMaine Ships Lifesaving Tent Panels Overseas. Bangor Daily News. 2/27/2007
• Dolloff A. UMaine composite center wins two industry awards. Bangor Daily News. 10/20/07.

Factsheet

• The Modular Ballistic Protection System

Research Partner

•  US Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center