Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Modern warships still use localized armor

Modern armor often protects critical spaces with materials such as Kevlar, so it receives less attention than traditional battleship armor.

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Question

Why do people forget that modern warships still carry armor?

Short answer

Because armor is rarely prominent in published specifications and now often means localized Kevlar protection around critical spaces rather than a battleship-style belt.

Notes

Modern warships still carry armor, although their published specifications seldom give it much attention. Materials such as Kevlar protect critical spaces. That localized protection differs from the battleship armor people commonly picture when they hear the term.