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The suit uses a combination of kevlar, a heat-resistant synthetic fibre that was originally used as a replacement for steel in racing tyres, and other materials that have the ability to absorb the impact of shrapnel.
Kevlar is not as effective at stopping bullets as the ceramic plates often used in traditional body armour. However, it is lighter and provides good protection against shrapnel, which has become the main battlefield threat because of the proliferation of drones.
Major Shyriaiev said his experience of drone warfare prompted him to design the suit.
He said: “The idea of these armoured overalls was my initiative and is something that hasn’t existed before.
“The reason for thinking about this is drones. When an enemy of a drone drops a grenade or explosive device, whether it hits a soldier or group of soldiers, there is shrapnel and ballistic powder flying around, which have different starting velocities and weight.
Danielle Sheridan, Daniel Hardaker
June 30, 2025
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Something to think about if you see drones as future adversaries.
Single drones, what of a localized EMP?
Swarm of drones, small FAE.
https://techlinkcenter.org/news/heres-the-armys-now-patented-emp-rifle-attachment-for-taking-out-small-drones
Drones have and will continue to massively alter what has been the normal paradigm for ground combat. And as countermeasures evolve so too will the drones.
Video from the war is dystopian nightmare fuel
Better then coveralls would be kevlar poncho. The other downside is kevlar does deteriorate over time especially from dampness. But it is certainly better then nothing