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... of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop to explore opportunities in lightweight materials for armored vehicles. This was the ninth workshop in an ongoing workshop series for the U.S.
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... Army, and the workshop hosted a panel discussion on the implications of armor, structure, and automotive issues. Appendix B lists the workshop participants, and Appendix C includes a complete workshop agenda.
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