Superior Blast and Ballistic Protection
Sedgefield, UK, 27th Aug 2025: Graphene Composites (GC), a leading innovator in advanced materials engineering and breakthrough solutions for defence, has developed next-generation ballistic and blast protection with its GC Shield® technology.
Highly Effective Vehicle Armour Protection
GC’s RF2 Shield performs to STANAG 4569/AEP-55 Level 1 for superior blast and ballistic protection for armoured vehicles, achieving up to 30% weight reduction versus standard vehicle armours. The technology features an unrivalled ability 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, the GC RF2 delivers enhanced protection against special threats including the 5.56 x 45mm M855 ‘green tip’ round and the 5.45 x 39mm 7N6 ‘poison bullet’ round. Designed to be lighter than competitors while ensuring greater mobility, the RF2 Shield provides assurance and peace of mind against special threats, withstanding multiple shots, including stacked rounds and edge shots without spalling or ricochet and enhanced force dispersion, minimises back face deformation.
Tactical Flexibility
Beyond individual protection, our GC Shields has a modular design for tactical flexibility and can form a Shield Wall in less than 5 seconds, and our lightweight design enables rapid deployment without compromising defensive capability. Whether equipping special operations teams, or establishing defensive positions, GC Shield technology provides the tactical advantage that modern warfighters require.
Commenting on the shield development, Sandy Chen, CEO says, “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’s a foundational platform for the next generation of personal and tactical protection systems.”