Armour plate processor MTL Group (UK) showcased their new add on armour branded IMPAS Lite and IMPAS Advance at AUSA 2011 in Washington DC recently.

IMPAS which stands for interchangeable modular perforated armour system is a cost-effective alternative light weight solution to composite and ceramic add on armour with greater flexibility and better multi-hit capabilities.

Defence Sales Manager Simon Hurst said: “IMPAS is an innovative state of the art product which is suitable for both RHA and aluminium hulls. One of the key benefits is that the solution is a low-cost lightweight armour that can be rapidly fitted to any vehicle platform”.

“We have identified the USA as a key market in which MTL Group can provide a high quality vehicle protection system at affordable prices.”

IMPAS Lite and IMPAS Advance offer an effective alternative lightweight solution to composites ceramics for Stanag Level 1, 2 and 3 protections. IMPAS has been used for many international military upgrade programmes including the M577 and Ridgeback.

MTL Group also showcased its Design for Manufacture (DFM) service. An example of this was displayed on a blast floor at AUSA and has been manufactured in one piece using the world’s largest robotic press.