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NIJ IIIA  ·  III  ·  IV  ·  STANAG L1 / L2

Body armor.
The lightest NIJ IIIA plate on the market.

Multi-hit, standalone, multi-curved ballistic plates engineered around UHMWPE and ceramic composites. Our NIJ IIIA plate weighs 470 grams — the lightest of its class globally. Plate carriers, helmets, and anti-stab systems available across the full tactical kit.

Ballistic plates

Multi-hit, standalone, multi-curved.

Every Fortis plate is engineered for the SAPI cut by default; all other cuts available upon customer request. Custom certifications for specific calibers (Kalashnikov, NATO STANAG, etc.) can be delivered within a one-month turnaround, with production capacity up to 20,000 pieces per month.

★ Lightest in class
NIJ Level IIIA

Fortis IIIA

Weight
470 g
Thickness
8 mm
Material
UHMWPE
Cut
SAPI

Stops 9 mm and .44 Mag. The lightest NIJ IIIA plate available on the global market.

NIJ Level III

Fortis III

Weight
1,890 g
Thickness
18 mm + 2 mm trauma pad
Material
UHMWPE + Ceramic
Cut
SAPI (others on request)

Multi-hit, standalone, multi-curved. Stops 7.62×51 mm NATO.

NIJ Level III — Lightweight

Fortis III LW

Weight
1,400 g
Thickness
21 mm + 2 mm trauma pad
Material
UHMWPE only
Cut
SAPI (others on request)

490 g lighter than the standard III, ceramic-free. Multi-hit, standalone.

NIJ Level IV

Fortis IV

Weight
2,465 g
Thickness
20 mm + 2 mm trauma pad
Material
UHMWPE + Ceramic
Cut
SAPI (others on request)

Highest NIJ rifle round protection. Multi-hit, standalone, multi-curved.

Custom-spec plates

Specific-threat plate available — e.g. a STANAG L1 plate, or a 7.62×39 FMJ + 5.56×45 NATO SS109 plate at 1,060 g and 18 mm, also the lightest in its class. Other multi-hit standalone plates of various cuts and ballistic categories — including STANAG L2, NIJ III/IV — built and certified to your specification.

Plate carriers & vests

Carriers built around the plates.

Mil-Spec Cordura construction, MOLLE laser-cut webbing, ROC quick-release systems. Manufactured in the European Union to the same standards as the plates they carry.

Plate Carrier T1

Modular professional carrier

Front + back shell + two side panels. Full-body MOLLE mesh. Quick-sliding shoulder buckles. Pull-out injured-person handle on rear. SAPI-compatible.

Plate Carrier T2

T1 with open side panels

All T1 features with open side belt design for greater ventilation in hot environments. Same SAPI compatibility and rescue handle.

Plate Carrier ROC

Hard-armor specialist

Hard-armor only. Cable-management loops, integrated admin pouch on front, ROC fast open/close system. Velcro front fastening.

SMPC Gen-1

Modular minimalist carrier

Maximum mobility, minimum weight. Full modular compatibility with Spar-Tac and other tactical systems. ICW + SA SAPI plate compatible. Available M and L sizes.

Landvest

Soft + hard armor compatible

Full MOLLE coverage, padded shoulder straps, waterproof foam lining (removable, washable). B.A.L.C.S. compatible.

Concealed Vest

Under-shirt soft-armor carrier

B.A.L.C.S. compatible carrier designed to be worn concealed under a shirt or jacket. Custom soft-armor cutting service available.

Ballistic Helmets

NIJ IIIA helmets — Aramid + UHMWPE

Pure imported aramid woven fabric or UHMWPE shells with military polyurea elastomer coating. 4-point internal suspension, adjustable headband, water-resistant, environmental-tested −25°C to +55°C. 8-year warranty.

Tactical Bullet-Resistant Helmet
1.52–1.72 kg · NIJ IIIA · 9 mm / .44 Mag
FAST-Style Helmet
1.30–1.55 kg · NIJ IIIA · Velcro accessory mounting · Black/OG/UN Blue
MICH (with Optional Visor)
1.50–3.00 kg · NIJ IIIA · HEAD-LOC suspension · COMTAC/SORDIN compatible · HALO mask compatible
PASGT Lightweight
1.30–1.50 kg · NIJ IIIA · 5-year warranty · M/L/XL

Anti-Stab Protection

Concealable stab-resistant vest

Lightweight UHMWPE-UD / Aramid-UD construction. Front + rear soft-armor panels, heat-sealed in waterproof airtight nylon for 5+ year service life. Optional polycarbonate trauma pad for reduced deformation depth.

Weight
~2.4 kg (size L)
Protective Area
0.26–0.38 m²
Standard
NIJ-STD-0101.04 IIIA
Stab Standard
NIJ-0115.00 I/II
Sizes
S–XXXL or custom
Multi-hit
Min. 6 hits · 24 J / 3 J

USA HP Lab tested. Effective against common 9 mm and handgun threats; certified anti-stab capability for security and personal-defense use.

Production Capacity

Up to 20,000 plates / month.

For special procurement programs, Fortis can deliver 50,000 plates within 2 months, with custom certification per specific caliber turning around in approximately one month.

Live-fire ballistic testing at Fortis certified test range

Custom Spec — by appointment

Procurement-grade orders.

For military and law-enforcement procurement, contact us with your specification, target ballistic standard, and required quantity. We respond within 24 hours.