Plasan Enhances Blast Protection for Next-Gen Armored Vehicles

Kibbutz Sasa, Israel – Plasan, a global leader in survivability and armor technology, has announced a new generation of blast protection and modular armor systems designed for both manned and unmanned armored vehicles. The developments strengthen the company’s long-standing role in shaping how protection and performance coexist on the modern battlefield.

For more than two decades, Plasan has engineered protection for a wide spectrum of platforms, from infantry fighting vehicles and joint light tactical vehicles to advanced MRAPs and autonomous UGVs. Each design reflects the company’s philosophy that survivability should never come at the cost of mobility.

Plasan’s engineers have refined their approach to armor design through a mix of materials science and field experience. By combining advanced composites, energy-absorbing hulls, and spall liner systems, they deliver vehicles that can withstand kinetic projectiles, roadside IEDs, and high-velocity shrapnel without compromising speed or maneuverability.

“Modern defense platforms must adapt faster than ever before,” said a Plasan spokesperson. “Our latest work in blast protection and modular armor integration is about giving armed forces the flexibility to upgrade quickly and respond to evolving threats in real time.”

The company’s innovations are most evident in vehicles such as the SandCat and its family of MRAP platforms. These designs demonstrate that protection and agility can coexist – the vehicles remain lightweight and maneuverable while offering exceptional resistance to blasts and ballistic threats.

The same design thinking extends to smaller patrol units and unmanned systems, ensuring consistent survivability standards across all mission types.

Plasan’s influence also reaches into the growing field of UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles). As militaries adopt automation for reconnaissance, logistics, and bomb-disposal roles, the company’s armor solutions are being adapted to fit remote and autonomous platforms.

The integration of ballistic and blast protection for unmanned systems marks a major step forward in defense innovation, extending the same level of safety traditionally reserved for crewed vehicles.

The evolution of the MRAP remains a cornerstone of Plasan’s contribution to global defense. The company helped pioneer concepts such as the V-shaped hull and modular armor kits – features that redirect explosive energy away from occupants and reduce secondary fragmentation injuries.

Lessons learned from MRAP development continue to influence the design of lighter tactical vehicles, reinforcing Plasan’s reputation for practical, adaptable protection.

Today, Plasan’s armor systems are trusted by defense forces in more than thirty countries. Its modular approach allows armed forces to upgrade fleets rapidly and cost-effectively, maintaining operational readiness while adapting to new forms of warfare, from urban conflicts to drone-driven engagements.

As the defense landscape evolves, Plasan’s work continues to blur the line between innovation and protection – ensuring that both soldiers and the machines that support them remain safe, effective, and ready for the missions ahead.

About Plasan

Plasan Sasa Ltd. is a global leader in survivability and armor solutions, headquartered in Kibbutz Sasa, Israel, with subsidiaries in the U.S., France and beyond. With more than 40 years of experience, the company designs, develops and manufactures protection systems for land, naval and airborne platforms, ranging from add-on armor kits and blast mitigation systems to fully integrated armored fighting vehicles. Trusted by defence forces and OEMs worldwide, Plasan combines advanced materials, in-house ballistic testing capabilities and modular design to help operators face evolving threats while maintaining mobility and payload.