Level III+ICW Rifle Rated Body Armor - Shooters
Our partnership with DFNDR Armor® was built on the shared belief that every American should have the ability to purchase armor.
The DFNDR Armor® Level III+ ICW Elite Rifle Rated Body Armor is an ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin Level III+ body armor plate designed to be worn in front of DFNDR IIIA soft armor. This ICW system allows professional end users to instantly scale protection from Level IIIA handgun defense to full Level III+ rifle rating without changing plate carriers, making it ideal for rapid mission adaptation. The high-performance ballistic plate is engineered to defeat 7.62x39 Mild Steel Core (MSC) Chinese, 7.62x39 PS Ball Russian, in addition to other common rifle threats including standard steel jacketed/lead core .308 and copper jacketed/lead core 7.62, .223 and 5.56 threats. Designed for operators who demand maximum protection with minimal weight and bulk, (Medium plate weighs only 1.58 lbs and is 0.40” thin), making it one of the thinnest, lightest Level III+ options available.
Constructed from premium UHMWPE ballistic fibers bound in a high-strength resin matrix, this stand-alone armor system offers exceptional stopping power. The plate is enhanced with Spall-Tek to reduce projectile fragment deflection and features a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base to significantly reduce impact energy. The multi-curve ergonomic profile ensures all-day comfort, mobility, and a secure fit against the body.
- Dimensions: 8”x10”(X-Small), 9”x11” (Small),9.5”x12.5” (Medium), 10”x12” (X-Medium), 10”x13” (Large), 11”x14” (X-Large)
- Weight: 1.06 lbs (X-Small),1.37 lbs (Small),1.58 lbs (Medium), 1.59 lbs (X-Medium), 1.81 lbs (Large), 2.05 lbs (X-Large)
- Armor Thinness: 0.4”
- NIJ Tested: STD-NIJ 0101.06 Level III when used in-conjunction-with DFNDR Level IIIA Soft Armor Inserts.
- Special‑Threat Rated: Designed for enhanced rifle protection beyond the NIJ standard to defeat 7.62×39 Mild Steel Core (Chinese), 7.62×39 PS Ball (Russian), 7.62×39 Ball FMJ, and high‑velocity 5.56×45 M193 when used in-conjunction-with DFNDR Level IIIA Soft Armor Inserts.
- Multi-curve design for comfort and mobility.
- Trauma Mitigation Base for reduced backface energy.
- Spall-Tek for fragment reduction.
Terms: This item is manufactured and fulfilled (shipped) by DFNDR. By making a purchase you acknowledge and agree to the Product Liability DFNDR Body Armor Terms and Conditions.
Warning: DFNDR ICW Armor Systems are independently tested for use in conjunction with the following DFNDR Level IIIA Soft Armor Inserts: SLH, S, and SLX (sold separately) for the stated threat level protection and should not be worn in a stand-alone configuration.
- Proudly made in the USA from USA materials by DFNDR Armor (Berry Compliant)
Item Comes With
- (1) Level III+ICW Elite Rifle Rated Shooters Cut Body Armor
Note: DFNDR Armor plates are sold individually, not in pairs. DFNDR Armor is made to order, expect lead times of 2-8 weeks.
DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Body Armor (III, III+, III++, IIIX, RF1)
The DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Body Armor system is engineered with cutting-edge ballistic materials and impact-mitigation technology to deliver exceptional protection against high-velocity rifle threats. Built as a true stand-alone system, this armor is designed to perform without requiring additional soft armor backing.
At the core of the plate is a premium Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) ballistic composite, utilizing some of the highest-strength fibers available today. These fibers are bound in a specialized resin matrix, forming a rigid, lightweight protective structure capable of stopping rifle rounds at muzzle velocity. The UHMWPE backing incorporates millions of high-strength, unidirectional fiber filaments arranged in a cross-plied configuration to absorb energy, dissipate force, and preserve structural integrity under extreme impact conditions. DFNDR Armor’s UHMWPE materials are developed in direct collaboration with Honeywell Technologies, leveraging some of the strongest synthetic fibers available in the world today.
To enhance operator safety even further, each plate is equipped with Spall-Tek, an advanced fragmentation-reduction layer that minimizes the deflection of projectile fragments during impact, helping to reduce secondary injuries.
On the strike face side, the system incorporates a state-of-the-art Trauma Mitigation Base, designed to dramatically reduce the transfer of impact energy to the body. This advanced energy-dispersion layer helps lower the risk of blunt-force trauma and improves comfort during high-threat encounters.
NIJ Testing: Every DFNDR Armor® system is independently tested and verified to the NIJ 0101.06 ballistic standard at NIJ-certified ballistic laboratories, with additional special-threat testing to validate real-world performance beyond baseline protocol requirements.
TSA Compliance: Body armor is permitted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in both carry-on and checked baggage, making DFNDR Armor® systems travel-ready for professionals on the move.
Combining advanced materials, superior energy mitigation, and validated ballistic performance, DFNDR Armor® Advanced Lightweight Body Armor system delivers lightweight, dependable rifle-rated protection built for modern operational demands.
Dimensions
- Cut: Multi-curve Shooters Cut profile
- X-Small Size Plate: 8" (L) x 10“ (W) x 0.4“ (H)
- X-Small Size Plate: 1.06 lbs (individual plate)
- Small Size Plate: 9“ (L) x 11“ (W) x 0.4“ (H)
- Small Size Plate: 1.37 lbs (individual plate)
- Medium Size Plate: 9.5“ (L) x 12.5“ (W) x 0.4“ (H)
- Medium Size Plate: 1.58 lbs (individual plate)
- X-Medium Size Plate: 10“ (L) x 12" (W) x 0.4“ (H)
- X-Medium Size Plate: 1.59 lbs (individual plate)
- Large Size Plate: 10.25“ (L) x 13.25“ (W) x 0.4" (H)
- Large Size Plate: 1.81 lbs (individual plate)
- X-Large Size Plate: 11“ (L) x 14“ (W) x 0.4“ (H)
- X-Large Size Plate: 2.05 lbs (individual plate)
Construction
- Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene composite fiber bound with a resin matrix and Spall-Tek (reduces deflection of projectile fragments)