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The Corps wants lighter body armor for counterinsurgency conflicts
The lighter body armor could increase mobility by 8 percent.
By Shawn Snow
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Marines ask industry for lighter body armor plates
Lighter body armor plates could alleviate some of the weight concerns plaguing Marines.
By Jeff Schogol