The Latest Trends in Armored Vehicle Customization

The world of armored vehicle customization is vast and ever-changing to adapt to new threats and new technology, so it can be difficult to keep up with what’s new, what’s popular and what’s right for you and your vehicle’s needs. Like in all industries, there are trends that come and go within vehicle armoring solutions, and Victory Armoring Solutions Global (VASG) is here to better inform you of these popular vehicle alterations.

What’s Popular Now in Custom Vehicle Armor?

Today, there are many trends in the market that are shaping the industry as both manufacturers and clients seek better protection, increased mobility and greater operational efficiency for armored vehicles. Some of the top trends in custom vehicle armor are:

• Lightweight Armor Materials: Reduces the weight of armor without sacrificing protection

• Modular Armor: Armor that can be swapped based on mission requirements

• Transparent Armor: Higher clarity ballistic glass with better visibility

• Surveillance Systems: 360-degree cameras, night vision, thermal imaging, etc.

• Stealth Considerations: Armor reducing heat signature, noise, and emissions

• Discreet Vehicles: To blend in with civilian vehicles and not draw attention

• Integrating AI: AI systems assist in threat detection, route planning, and decision-making

Vehicle armor experts like VASG can tailor your vehicle’s armor to any and all trends you might be interested in, but they can also be sure to utilize these trends to best fit your custom ride in style and to support its everyday function.

Types of Armoring

Custom vehicle armor can range in types and levels of protection based on what you need. Some modifications that can assist in the armoring solutions are lightweight composite use, armored batteries, advanced suspension and braking systems, and enhanced cooling systems. Further protection would include anti-kidnapping and security armor like ram bumpers, light kits, motorized windows, GPS tracking systems, upgraded locking mechanisms and systems to protect against tear gas and fire.

Once the armoring gets into protection against ballistic threats, there are armoring levels based on the caliber of weapons that the vehicle needs to be prepared for. Level BR4 protects against high-velocity rounds from handguns up to .44 Magnum. BR5 protects against high-powered rifles up to 5.56mm rounds, while BR6 provides advanced protection against assault rifles up to 7.62mm rounds. Finally, a BR7 level offers maximum protection against armor-piercing rifle rounds, including sniper rifles. It’s important to know which level of protection your vehicle may need when looking into armoring your vehicle and implementing some of the trending customizations in the industry today.

Trends Are Evolving

As with all trends, armored vehicle customization trends evolve with the times, and what’s popular today might not be as popular down the line, especially as new technology is introduced to the industry. While these trends change, though, it’s always best to stay up to date when it comes to the security of your vehicle, and as long as you stay current on what’s best for your unique ride, you will be in good hands. That’s why at Victory Armoring Solutions Global, we assess your personal risk and your vehicle’s custom needs. Not all trends are for you, but some will be the perfect fit, given your unique circumstances. All you need to do is ask.

Find Tailored Armoring Solutions With VASG

If a client is unsure about their specific risk, the VASG team can perform a risk and vulnerability assessment to determine the appropriate armoring level for their vehicle. While one form of custom vehicle armor may be perfect for one client, the same custom armor may be too much for another client—or not enough. During this assessment, VASG experts calculate the amount of risk each client and vehicle may be subject to on a regular basis, considering factors like environment and geologic location, vehicle type and its use case, maintenance needs, threat profile, and many others.

Finding tailored armoring solutions just anywhere may be difficult when some armoring solutions are mainly focused on trends or what might bring in the better price, but VASG ensures that each solution is tailored to the specific needs of every client during the armoring process. At VASG, our team is fully transparent about what’s just a trend versus what you may actually need, and it’s with this honesty that we are a trusted vehicle armoring partner. From personalized interior finishes to specialized security enhancements, VASG customization elevates armored vehicle ownership to new levels of exclusivity and functionality.