would be covered with tiles made of strong plastic under which a sandwich of different materials would be installed. A mat of optical fibres would be the top layer, followed by a thin sheet of standard armour plating, and then a series of metal coils. On striking the plastics the optical fibers would be severed, triggering sensors to activate electrical capacitors inside the tank which would then send a powerful electrical current surging through the metal coils at the base of the electric armour. The U.S. Army has also tested electric armour concepts on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. See also Reactive armour Vehicle armour Anti-tank warfare Anti-tank guided missile Armoured fighting vehicle Active protection system References Naval armour Armour Vehicle armour