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Operators wearing CES ballistic helmets and body armour

Personal Protection

Head-to-hand protection, engineered as one system.

When combat gets personal and the threat is at close quarters, your people need protection they can trust without a second thought. CES personal protection equips military, law enforcement and security professionals with certified, lightweight armour for the head, torso and close-quarter environments — designed, developed and manufactured as a coherent system rather than a collection of unrelated kit.

Our range spans three core product families — ballistic helmets, VULCAN® ballistic inserts and ballistic shields — each independently certified, and each engineered to integrate with the others so operators can specify a complete, mission-matched protection package.

Why Choose CES Personal Protection

Certified across the range. Every product line is tested and qualified against recognised international standards, from STANAG 2920 for helmets to NIJ, VPAM, HOSDB and CAST for body armour.

Lightweight by design. Advanced composite materials — including UHMWPE — deliver maximum protection at the lowest achievable weight, so equipment supports operators instead of slowing them down.

One system, not loose components. Helmets, inserts and shields are developed to work together, giving procurement teams a single, coherent protection architecture rather than mismatched suppliers.

Configured to the mission. Every product can be tailored through our design and integration capability to the specific threat, role and operator.

Proven in service. Deployed by defence and law enforcement personnel in demanding operational environments worldwide.

Operator wearing a CES ballistic helmet
CES ballistic helmet fitted with a night-vision device
Side profile of a CES ballistic helmet

Ballistic Helmets

Our lightweight, seamless UHMWPE composite helmets deliver certified protection against bullet, fragmentation and blunt-trauma threats, in ACH and MICH profiles, with a fully modular retention, suspension and accessory architecture.

Operators wearing body armour plate carriers
Police officer wearing a body armour plate carrier
Operator wearing a body armour plate carrier in the field

VULCAN® Ballistic Inserts

Our VULCAN® body armour plates deliver certified, multi-hit protection across threat levels III to IV, tested against NIJ, VPAM, HOSDB and CAST standards, and available in three tiers — CORE, ENHANCED and SUPERIOR — to match the weight-to-protection balance your mission requires.

Operator kneeling behind a CES ballistic shield
Operator aiming from behind a CES ballistic shield
Officer carrying a CES ballistic shield beside a vehicle

Ballistic Shields

Our lightweight, ergonomic ballistic shields combine certified protection with rapid-deployment mobility, backed by an adjustable, fatigue-reducing carry system built for entry, cordon and crowd-control operations.

Applications

  • Military and defence forces requiring certified, battle-proven protection across the head, torso and close-quarter environments.
  • Law enforcement and tactical units needing reliable protection without sacrificing operational mobility — see our dedicated law enforcement and civilian application range.
  • Specialist and civilian protective applications where discreet, lightweight protection is essential.

Compare the Range

ProductProtectsKey standards
Ballistic HelmetsHead — bullet, fragmentation, blunt traumaSTANAG 2920 17gr FSP
VULCAN® Ballistic InsertsTorso — multi-hit ballistic and fragmentation threatsNIJ 0101.04, NIJ 0101.06, VPAM, HOSDB, CAST
Ballistic ShieldsClose-quarter, whole-body cover on approachCertified ballistic protection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CES personal protection cover?

CES personal protection covers three certified product families: ballistic helmets, VULCAN® ballistic inserts (body armour plates) and ballistic shields, all designed to integrate as a single protection system.

Can helmets, inserts and shields be used together?

Yes. All three product lines are developed as part of the same CES personal protection system, so operators can specify a coherent package matched to the mission rather than combining unrelated equipment from different suppliers.

What standards are the products certified against?

Standards vary by product: ballistic helmets are certified to STANAG 2920 17gr FSP, while VULCAN® inserts are tested against NIJ 0101.04, NIJ 0101.06, VPAM, HOSDB and CAST. Full certification documentation is available to qualified customers.

Can the range be customised to a specific mission or role?

Yes. Every product can be configured through our design and integration capability to the specific threat profile, role and operator requirement.

How do I request specifications or pricing?

Detailed protection levels and certification documentation are available to qualified customers. Please contact our sales team at sales@cesarmour.co.uk.

Request Specifications

For full technical specifications, certification documentation and tailored configuration support across our ballistic helmets, VULCAN® ballistic inserts and ballistic shields ranges, contact our sales team.

Contact our team Email: sales@cesarmour.co.uk

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