Where innovation meets collaboration.
The ABS Technology & Innovation Center is a cooperative R&D hub where ideas are accelerated into protection — for those who protect us.
Why the Innovation Center Exists
The armor industry’s shared engine room.
Developing next-generation armor is complex, costly, and often out of reach for smaller innovators. The ABS Technology & Innovation Center breaks down those barriers by offering shared resources, material science expertise, and access to production pathways. We make it possible for partners of all sizes to bring new solutions forward — and into the hands of those who protect us.
From RF3 to RF1 — A Clear Development Path
ABS is advancing a cradle-to-grave roadmap for hard armor rifle plates under the newest NIJ standards:
Each phase is driven by data, validated through NIJ 0101.07 test methods and NIJ 0123.00 threat protocols. This roadmap isn’t just about compliance — it’s about anticipating tomorrow’s threats and ensuring readiness.
Science-Backed, Field-Ready
Every concept that enters the Innovation Center passes through a rigorous validation stack.
Ballistic testing
High-speed impact analysis, crown/angle shots.
Environmental testing
Heat, cold, humidity, and mechanical stress.
Data traceability
Full digital record from prototype to production lot.
