Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : Graphene Composites Unveils Ground-breaking Ballistic and Blast Protection Technology

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Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

Graphene Composites Unveils Ground-breaking Ballistic and Blast Protection Technology

#GrapheneComposites (GC), an advanced materials specialist based at NETPark, has announced a significant development in ballistic and blast protection with the launch of its next-generation GC Shield® technology.



Commenting on the advancement, Sandy Chen, CEO of Graphene Composites, stated, “GC Shields are a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection to deliver unprecedented performance in both #vehiclermour and personal protection applications. This is not just a leap forward in #shieldtechnology; it is a foundational platform for the next generation of personal and tactical protection systems.”


Superior Blast and Ballistic Protection

Sedgefield, UK, 27 August 2025: Graphene Composites has developed next-generation ballistic and blast protection through its GC Shield® technology, designed to provide advanced defence solutions.


Highly Effective Vehicle Armour Protection

The GC RF2 Shield achieves STANAG 4569/AEP-55 Level 1 standards for superior blast and ballistic resistance in #armouredvehicles. It delivers up to 30 percent weight reduction compared with conventional vehicle armour. The technology demonstrates exceptional capability to disperse and reflect impact force, making it highly effective against blast threats.


Enhanced Ballistic Shield Protection

As a ballistic shield exceeding NIJ Level III standards, the GC RF2 offers protection against advanced threats including the 5.56 x 45mm M855 ‘green tip’ round and the 5.45 x 39mm 7N6 ‘poison bullet’ round. Engineered to be lighter than competing designs, the RF2 enhances mobility while maintaining a high level of protection. The shield withstands multiple shots, including stacked and edge rounds, without spalling or ricochet. Its improved force dispersion reduces back-face deformation, further increasing safety.


Tactical Flexibility

Beyond individual protection, the GC Shield incorporates a modular design that enables the formation of a Shield Wall in under five seconds. Its lightweight construction supports rapid deployment without diminishing defensive capability. This adaptability provides operational advantages for both special operations units and defensive position setups.


Reiterating the significance of the innovation, Sandy Chen, CEO of Graphene Composites, commented, “GC Shields are a major advancement in ballistic and blast protection to deliver unprecedented performance in both vehicle armour and personal protection applications. This is not just a leap forward in shield technology; it is a foundational platform for the next generation of personal and tactical protection systems.


source : Advanced Carbons Council / Graphene Composites

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