Built for the “goldilocks” of end users who want their coverage “just right”. The Raven Hybrid ballistic cut offers more coverage than the MBAV / RAVEN 2.0, but leaner coverage than our EAS / RAVEN X tactical vest. The Raven Hybrid supports hard armor plate integration, rapid don/doff workflows, and modular setups for breaching, medical, communications, and other mission-essential payloads. Role versatility, vest sharing, and overall fit/comfort are expertly addressed via our XPando cummerbund system and enhanced alpha sizing options. Purpose-built for police SWAT units, the Raven Hybrid platform combines optimized armor coverage with a leaner build so operators can respond quickly with confidence. Laser-cut or MOLLE modular fields, configurable cummerbund options, and cable-management pathways help agencies standardize setups while customizing loadouts by role. For departments seeking a durable armor carrier for law enforcement, Raven Hybrid delivers a procurement-ready platform aligned with modern SWAT operational demands. Standard Features Optimized coverage body armor carrier chassis for LE SWAT deployment Enhanced Alpha Sizes XS to 4XL with Short, Regular, Long lengths for a better fit Front and Rear AEVent with brrr® Technology—with the "Triple Chill Effect" keeps cooling your skin for your entire wear time Quick Attach Surface Mount (QASM) Buckle Removeable Chest Rack for Optional Chest Racks Top Loading, Exterior Accessible Front and Rear Rifle Plate Pockets with multi-plate compatibility for common LE hard armor profiles Laser-cut or MOLLE front, rear, and cummerbund fields for customizable pouch configuration Adjustable shoulder and cummerbund architecture Rapid emergency doff / quick-release cummerbund system options Reinforced drag handle for officer extraction scenarios
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Used by (Armor Express)
- US Department of Homeland Security — CBPfederal · last 3/12/2024$18.5M
- US Department of Justice — FBIfederal · last 11/5/2023$9.2M
- New York State Policestate · NY · last 9/14/2023$5.8M
- California Department of Correctionsstate · CA · last 6/21/2024$4.1M
Sourced from USAspending.gov / FPDS and public procurement records. Mapping is by manufacturer; direct SKU attribution arrives as FPDS description parsing improves.
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Pricing
- MSRP
- $255
Federal contract activity (3y)
- Total spend
- $38,344,293
- Contracts
- 56
- Distinct agencies
- 9
| Top agency | Contracts | Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 5 | $32,545,810 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 20 | $2,466,728 |
| Department of Justice | 21 | $1,389,915 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 1 | $1,104,237 |
| Department of the Interior | 4 | $311,998 |
Aggregated from HigherGov + USASpending.gov. Manufacturer-grain (line-item attribution to specific products isn’t available from federal sources). Latest award: Jun 16, 2026.
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