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LAR-C
Nano-gradient metal-ceramic hull enhancement. LAR-C is an ultra-thin, lightweight STANAG 4569 Level 1–4 hull-enhancement system delivered as a low-profile retrofit kit, without hull redesign or standoff mounting.
~40%
Total weight reduction
STANAG L4 vs Ceramics
0.8mm
K3 LAR-C
coating thickness
L4+
STANAG 4569
protection level
15yr+
Service life
- SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Enhanced Platform
Survivability
LAR-C uses the existing hull or structure as a hard support layer. The outer LAR-C layer is designed to catastrophically disrupt and surppress the projectile before the debris cloud reaches the hull armour — increasing protection with very low added weight.
Supplied as ultra-thin prefabricated panels, LAR-C integrates directly onto existing hull structures, replacing traditional ceramic composites. No redesign, no mounting kits, no standoff modifications. Bolt, rivet, or weld directly onto the platform hull in the field or at forward workshops.
Panel thickness 0.8–5 mm
Total kit weight 17–30 kg/m²
Protection standard STANAG 4569 L2–L4+
Bolt-line & Edge-hit Insensitive
Installation method Bolt / Rivet / Weld
Service life 15+ Years
Environment rating -80°C to 750°C, Salt/UV Resistant
Application Retrofit + New Builds
- PLATFORM APPLICATIONS
Any platform. Any theatre.
LAR-C is qualified across land, naval, aviation, and unmanned platforms. Each variant is optimised for the specific mass, environment, and threat constraints of the platform type.
Land Systems
IFV · APC · Protected Mobility
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STANAG 4569 L2 through L4+
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Hull Enhancement Kit
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Field or workshop installation
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Retrofit and new-build compatible
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IFV weight optimisation enables Infantry Fighting Vehicles to achieve STANAG 4569 Level 4+ ballistic protection while dramatically reducing vehicle curb weight.
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Upgrades legacy IFVs and APCs to full-coverage STANAG Level 4 hull protection with minimal mass increase, removing the need for heavy ceramic add-on kits.
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Light vehicle survivability upgrade elevates platforms from STANAG L1 to L3 or L2 to L4 using LAR-C alone.
Helicopter · Transport Aircraft · Attack Aircraft
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STANAG 4569 L2 through L4+
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AA FSP Specialized
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Additional ~30% weight reduction path available
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Crew & critical systems, stand-alone kit
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Current rotorcraft and transport aircraft armour solutions are often limited to small-arms protection.
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LAR-C provides two upgrade paths: maintain the existing protection level at approximately 60% of current armour weight — freeing up payload or maintain current weight and significantly increase protection to resist heavy machine-gun and anti-aircraft fire up to STANAG L4 KE.
Naval Systems
Patrol · Landing Craft · Corvette · Frigate · Destroyer
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STANAG 4569 L2 through L4+
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ASM FSP Specialized
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Saltwater rated · 15+ yr lifecycle
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Retrofit and new-build compatible
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LAR-C enables patrol boats, fast attack craft, and landing vessels to reach STANAG Level 3–4+ KE protection with minimal impact on structure, speed, range, and payload.
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Enhances frigates and destroyers against ASM fragments. Panels mount directly onto hull surfaces with low mass, 15+ year lifecycle, and strong saltwater resistance.
Unmanned Systems
UAS · UGV · Autonomous Platforms
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STANAG 4569 L2 through L4+
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RF2 / VPAM 8 Up Armour Kit
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Minimal impact on endurance
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Retrofit and new-build compatible
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Unmanned platforms operate in high-threat environments where protection must be achieved without the weight penalties that degrade range, endurance, or payload capacity.
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LAR-C's ultra-low kit weight makes it the only viable armour solution for certain large UAS and UGV protection requirements.
- AREAL DENSITY DATA
Total Areal Density Calculator
(Hull Included, kg/m²)
RHA HULL
STANAG 4569 K3 (54R) 56 kg/m²
STANAG 4569 K3 (WC) 80 kg/m²
STANAG 4569 K4 <130 kg/m²
HHA HULL
STANAG 4569 K3 (54R) 48 kg/m²
STANAG 4569 K3 (WC) 73 kg/m²
STANAG 4569 K4 <115 kg/m²
STANAG 4569 K4 (R&D) <98 kg/m²