Graphene Composites
Graphene Composites Ltd
Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom
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Graphene Composites is a defense prime contractor based in Sedgefield, United Kingdom working in armour & protection.
Graphene Composites, trading as GC, is an advanced materials and nanomaterials engineering company. Its core product line, GC Shields, is a family of ultralight ballistic shields built on patented graphene/aerogel composite technology. The shields are designed for law enforcement, first responders, special operations and military personnel, and are marketed as offering rifle-rated protection, edge-shot and multi-shot performance, and stab protection. The GC Patrol Shield is stated to be the first rifle-rated shield to pass the ASTM E3347-25 real-world ballistic shield standard. Products are offered with a 10-year warranty, and the company also offers custom carriers and bespoke design features. Sales to US military or police customers are subject to ITAR and state-level vetting. The company operates offices in the United Kingdom, the United States and Norway, and states that UK and European shields are manufactured in the UK.
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GC Patrol Shield
Ballistic shield
Ultralight NIJ Level III rifle-rated ballistic shield for patrol officers and law enforcement, with edge-shot and multi-shot protection, under 20 lb.
GC RF2 Shield
Ballistic shield
Ultralight ballistic shield providing NIJ Level III rifle protection plus protection against the M855/SS109 green tip special threat.
GC Compact Shield
Ballistic shield
Compact version of the GC ultralight ballistic shield offering edge-to-edge and multi-shot protection at half the size.
GC Connector
Shield accessory
Lightweight accessory that connects two shields to form a vertical shield wall.
