POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Point Blank Enterprises Inc. has been awarded a $215.9 million body armor contract by the Marine Corps Systems Command, the company announced in a June 24 release.
The Marine Corps Low Intensity Threat Environment (LITE) body armor insert is a new small-arms protective insert that is designed to improve the survivability and mobility of Marines by maximizing ballistic protection at a reduced weight.
“Reducing Marine burden by providing innovative and lightweight armor solutions along with our high-quality manufacturing capabilities is our expertise,” said Brian Kopan, Point Blank’s senior vice president of engineering and technology. “Whether we are designing armor systems for vehicles or individual protection equipment, our mission is always focused on saving the life of those that protect us.” For more than 43 years, Point Blank Enterprises has provided products and designs engineered to maximize ballistic protection. Point Blank has shipped body armor solutions to U.S. servicemen and women, law enforcement, corrections officers, federal agents and other national and international customers.
