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US Army awards $900K contract to Kraig Biocraft for spider silk · Endata

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Aug 2, 2017CONTRACTUnited States

US Army awards $900K contract to Kraig Biocraft for spider silk

The U.S. Army has moved to the second phase of a contract with Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, worth up to $900,000, to produce a customized strain of genetically engineered spider silk for high-performance fibers in protective apparel, including body armor.

Value

$900K

Status

Announced

Productsgenetically engineered spider silkhigh-performance fibers

CompaniesU.S. Army customer Kraig Biocraft Laboratories supplier

Sectors#Industrial Textiles

“On Wednesday, the company announced that the Army will move to the second phase of the contract and will look to Kraig to produce a customized strain of the silk for 'high-performance fibers for protective apparel applications.'”defenseone.com

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defenseone.comUS Army Boosts Spending on Genetically Engineered Spider Silk for Body Armor, Underwear - Defense OnePatrick TuckerAug 2, 2017

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