At Shell Shock Technologies, we’ve always believed that smarter ammunition can deliver more than just performance at the muzzle—it can shape the very way forces fight. That’s why we recently conducted an in-depth study, Weight Reduction of Lighter Weight Ammunition & Its Impact on Troops and Aircraft/ Vehicles, to quantify exactly how much of an edge our lightweight casings can deliver in real-world operations.
The results confirmed what we’ve seen time and again in testing and field trials: a 30% reduction in ammunition weight doesn’t just make it easier to carry, it enhances combat readiness at every level by improving mobility, reducing fatigue, and increasing mission effectiveness in ways that directly impact survivability.
When troops can move faster, maneuver with greater agility, and carry critical equipment without added strain, their ability to adapt and succeed in dynamic combat environments goes up exponentially. Less fatigue means longer operational endurance. Fewer overuse injuries mean healthier, more capable forces—both in the moment and over a career.
And the benefit is not limited to the individual soldier. Reduced weight means aircraft and vehicles can operate with more flexibility—whether that’s longer range, higher payload capacity, or faster, more agile deployment.
We’ve seen significant interest across multiple branches of the U.S. and allied military communities. Over the past several years, our lightweight casings have contributed to multiple successful Requests for Proposals (RFPs), with testing consistently demonstrating that lighter doesn’t mean weaker—in fact, it means just the opposite. Our technology is helping redefine what “combat-ready” looks like, and as we scale up with leading defense contractors, we’re ready to meet growing demand.
While our core mission is to support warfighters, we also believe these same performance advantages should be available to civilian shooters. That’s why we launched Shell Tech ammo—a line of military-grade ammunition for civilian use, offered at prices comparable to traditional brass rounds. Whether for training, competition, or personal defense, lighter, stronger ammo makes a difference everywhere.
Our mission is simple: to keep advancing the edge of ammunition performance, so that every shooter—military or civilian—can move faster, fight smarter, and stay safer.
