Troops fighting on the front line are issued with Combat Body Armour (CBA), which can be further reinforced with ceramic armour plates (Enhanced Body Armour (EBA)).

Enhanced Mark 7 helmets and the Osprey Assault body armour provide excellent ballistic protection, while improving the comfort of personnel on operations in Afghanistan.

The Mk7 helmet has the same protection as the Mk6A but improves the effectiveness of the soldier. Both helmets allow the soldier to wear a respirator, ear defenders, goggles and a radio set, as necessary.

Close fitting

A new harness keeps the helmet more stable on the head when Night Vision equipment is fitted to it. It is better integrated with new weapon sights, making it easier to use weapons in a variety of fighting positions.

The new Osprey Assault body armour has all the stopping power of the current Osprey but is closer fitting, less bulky and easier to move in.

It is specifically developed to meet our requirements using cutting edge materials and manufacturing technology.