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Morgan Advanced Materials Secures Two Body Armor Contracts From Canada

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, August 29th, 2014

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Morgan Advanced Materials’ Composites and Defense Systems business recently said it was awarded two body armor development contracts by the Canadian government, which will focus on a next generation lightweight, low-profile higher performing design for personal armor plates. “We are delighted to have secured these two prestigious contracts, which underline our excellent reputation within the industry, said Duncan Eldridge, president of Morgan Advanced Materials’ Composites and Defense Systems business. “The new plates demonstrate a core commitment by the Canadian government…

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