A super strength steel that could help to defend British soldiers against the Taliban was the star attraction at a royal tour. The Prince of Wales was introduced to Super Bainite, a new super strength steel which could become a life-saver.
The product has been developed by TATA Steel and the Ministry of Defence at its Port Talbot site in South Wales.
Prince Charles was shown a video about the lightweight super strength steel which could transform safety for British soldiers.
A TATA spokesman said that "It will give our troops a level of protection they have not had before and which nobody in the world offers. It is unique to the UK.”
He said the anti ballistic steel, which has a lattice form, could be used to armour-plate troop carriers and tanks. He said that "We thought that it would interest the Prince of Wales because, of course, he has two sons in the military, one a soldier."
