It’s another sign of dystopia. There is actually a line of children’s bulletproof vests made in colorful colors, and fitted out with school-ready backpacks that can stop rounds from a machine gun.

Bulletproof armor is life saving and incredibly important to security forces of any kind, but usually quite ugly, bulky, and heavy. Even bulletproof vests that can be worn under clothing are a bit ...

Modern warfare is no longer confined to static battlefields or predictable engagements. Today's conflicts are dynamic and multidimensional, stretching from congested urban landscapes to the ...