Our Edgefield explosives and ballistics test range supports our production and product development through rapid testing. New concepts and technologies can quickly be developed and characterized with a higher level of confidence than simulation alone. This allows us to understand the performance of a new idea before customer validation, saving time and money. This facility can test vehicles at full scale, vehicle sections, EFP, RPG, FSP and conventional ballistics. In addition, we have developed certain test methods that are completely unique.

The knowledge gained at our Edgefield range allows us to quickly develop new products critical for the ever-changing combat environment. Working with our customer, we strive to get quality solutions to our heroes quickly.

When the need for the MRAP (mine-resistant, ambush-protected) vehicles became clear, Force Protection was ready; leaning forward. Through experience and testing Force Protection's scientists and engineers created a new class of armored vehicle. These vehicles had high ground clearance, a V-shaped under-carriage, and the capacity to carry heavy armor. They performed extremely well in mine and IEDs events, saving many lives. The great majority of these vehicles also survived to rejoin the fight. After 2 years approximately 200 Buffalos and Cougars deployed to combat, the advantage was clear, and the IED had given rise to the MRAP.

The threat from the enemy is unrelenting and often unseen. Mines and IEDs await soldiers along roads and paths, and ambushes lurk in alleyways and mountain passes. Many brave men and women in arms have experienced firsthand the innovative survivability solutions from Force Protection. We are proud to be an integral part of these incredible stories of survival.

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Traumatic Brain Injury has become the signature wound of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicles provide proven blast protection. Yet, while our vehicles help save life and limb, the human body can still be susceptible to TBI by shockwaves from roadside blasts.

The Force Protection Center for Brain Research is developing an MRI-compatible "phantom brain" so we can learn how to minimize TBI or prevent the effects of it altogether. This knowledge will ultimately be integrated into the design of our vehicles and other survivability solutions to counter the effects of shockwaves on the human body.

Learn more at www.thinktbi.com