System of body armour used by the British Armed Forces
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Osprey body armour
Osprey Mk 2 body armour next to an L85A2 rifle.
Type
Body armor
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Production history
Manufacturer
CQC Limited.
Variants
See Variants
Osprey body armour is a system of body armour used by the British Armed Forces. The system is in its fourth iteration following extensive development and engagement with front line users.
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