A tactical assault vest is a protective garment composed of Kevlar that is worn on the body to protect it from bullets and shrapnel. Hard bulletproof vests are used in military combat, hostage rescue missions, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and high-risk tactical missions, while soft bulletproof vests are used in military combat, hostage rescue missions, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and high-risk tactical missions. Ceramic plates can be mounted to bulletproof vests for added protection. As a result of the global growth in terrorism, particularly in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, countries are updating their combat weapons.