Kevlar in the Ticonderoga class is identified as splinter protection. Fragments from a hit or near miss can injure people and damage equipment even when the weapon does not penetrate directly into a compartment. The material acts like an extra bullet-resistant vest for the ship. Wooden splinters that caused casualties aboard sailing warships provide a historical parallel. Lightweight internal protection can improve survivability without turning a modern cruiser into an armoured ship.
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Kevlar gives the Ticonderogas splinter protection
Kevlar is described as internal protection against fragments rather than conventional armour intended to stop major weapons.