Iten Defense Expands Industry Leadership in Advanced Ballistic Protection

Ashtabula, Ohio- April 2, 2026 – Iten Defense, a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced composite armor systems, announced the planned expansion of its ballistic protection manufacturing capabilities, providing comprehensive defense solutions for air, naval, and ground operations.

Through relentless innovation and precision engineering, Iten Defense designs and manufactures lightweight, high-performance ballistic protection for a wide range of applications, including:

• Helicopters and rotary aircraft: Lightweight armor systems engineered to ensure survivability in high-threat environments while maintaining flight performance and efficiency.

• Naval vessels: Ballistic panels, windows and systems designed to safeguard critical assets and crew aboard patrol boats and other military craft without compromising speed or maneuverability.

• Ground vehicles: Custom composite armor solutions including windows that integrate seamlessly into tactical and combat vehicle platforms, offering scalable protection against emerging threats.

• Fixed and Mobile Infrastructure: State-of-the-art protection solutions balancing maximum safety with value for offices, portable structures, facilities and perimeter defenses.

“Iten Defense is proud to protect those who protect us,” said Brit McDermett, Vice President of Sales, BD and Programs, for Iten Defense. “Our mission is to combine materials expertise with design innovation to deliver protection where it matters most”.

With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, large capacity and volume with rapid deployment, Iten Defense continues to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Defense and OEM partners to deliver mission-ready armor systems tailored to specific operational needs.

For more information about Iten Defense’s ballistic protection capabilities, visit www.itendefense.com or contact bmcdermett@itendefense.com.

Media Contact: Brit McDermett
Vice President of Sales, BD and Programs
Email: bmcdermett@itendefense.com Website: www.itendefense.com