The armor worn by female warriors in movies, TV shows and comic books is often so comically skimpy it’s unbelievable. It’s as if the enemy can be defeated by sheer hotness. Male heroes might ...

"Women were having a real problem with the fit of the IOTV," said Lynn Hennessey, lead designer for the female body armor prototype being tested at Fort Campbell. "The size extra-small was too ...

I'm Melissa Block. The Army is going to field test new body armor designed specifically for women soldiers, better proportioned to fit the female form. The soldiers have been trying out the new ...