For aerospace and defense markets, Surmet has developed weight efficient transparent armor technology based on its ALON® optical ceramic material. ALON® transparent armor offers a lightweight solution to defeat a wide range of projectile threats, including 30calAPM2, M993 and 50calAPM2 rounds, as well as IED threats, at half the weight and thickness of current glass-based transparent armor. ALON® transparent armor also provides excellent Night Vision Goggle performance, and outstanding environmental durability. Surmet's transparent armor has obtained FAA certification and has been inserted onto flying aircraft.