10 Revolutionary Armor Protection Technologies That Challenge Traditional Understanding

2. Self-Healing Reactive Armor

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In protective technologies, self-healing reactive armour marks a fundamental change. This novel device uses sophisticated polymers that can automatically heal damage together with conventional explosive reactive armour. Penetration causes the reactive components to not only neutralise the approaching threat but also initiate a chemical reaction in the polymer matrix, therefore preserving structural integrity. The system generates a continuous protective barrier by means of microencapsulated healing chemicals released upon impact. Tests have shown that these systems may keep up to 85% of their original protective capacity even after several collisions, therefore greatly prolonging the operating lifetime of armoured cars and buildings. Smart sensors included in the system also enable predictive maintenance by detecting and reporting damage in real-time.