{"product_id":"noctis-ballistics-lev-iiia-soft-armour-0-5kg","title":"Noctis Ballistics Lev. IIIA Soft Armour - 0.5kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"na-page na-armour-template\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 14px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.58; color: #202124;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: #3a3f2e; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eLevel IIIA Soft Armour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #765a36;\"\u003eCovert \/ Standalone Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 31px; line-height: 1.18; color: #202124;\"\u003eConcealable Pistol Protection. Upgradeable to Rifle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px; color: #3c4043;\"\u003eThe Noctis NS-S3A is a lightweight, flexible Level IIIA soft-armour panel — the largest of our soft-armour options, ideal for covert carrier use, and the starting point of a scalable system that can be upgraded to defeat rifle threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef6ef; color: #235c2c; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.04 Protocol Tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #f4efe7; color: #73552f; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetric First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #eef2f7; color: #2e4d6b; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNoctis Ballistic Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff4e5; color: #7a4d00; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExpert Advice Available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7ded8; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 17px 19px; border-left: 8px solid #2f6b3b; background: #f4faf5; font-weight: 800; color: #234d2a;\"\u003eNoctis Africa Verified — tap to read more\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px; background: #f4faf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #354438;\"\u003eChecked against official Noctis Ballistic Systems datasheets. Specifications, tested threats, and configuration requirements are verified before publication. Metric measurements are presented first for South African customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(175px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #8b1e24; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777;\"\u003ePROTECTION Level\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 3px;\"\u003eIIIA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eStandalone (Pistol) \/ ICW (Rifle)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 3px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eAramid Fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #8a6a3f; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 3px;\"\u003e0.5kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eLightweight Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #47627a; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 3px;\"\u003e250 x 300mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #666;\"\u003eSAPI\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-top: 4px solid #2f6b3b; border-radius: 8px; padding: 13px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #777;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 3px;\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #8a6a3f; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eNoctis Africa Expert Insight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #cfddd1; border-radius: 8px; background: #f4faf5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #2f6b3b;\"\u003eBUY IF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want standalone pistol and fragmentation protection you can wear in a covert carrier — the most concealable way to carry ballistic protection under a shirt or jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want proven protection against common handgun-calibre threats including 9x19mm and .44 Magnum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the option to upgrade to rifle protection later by adding the NSICW3+ hard plate, without buying a whole new system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a scalable setup — pistol protection now, with the ability to add rifle capability if the threat picture changes, for example during periods of civil unrest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #efd0d2; border-radius: 8px; background: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eNOT IDEAL IF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need rifle-threat protection right away, without the extra step of adding a plate later — see the NSICW3+ (paired) or NSSA3+ (standalone) instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dfcfb5; border-radius: 8px; background: #fbf8f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #8a6a3f;\"\u003eCONSIDER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoctis NS-D3A\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to extend coverage to the lower abdomen and groin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoctis NSICW3+\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to upgrade this exact panel to defeat rifle threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoctis NSSA3+\u003c\/strong\u003e if you'd rather run a single standalone rifle plate that doesn't depend on pairing with soft armour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #3a3f2e; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe NS-S3A Level IIIA soft-armour panel provides lightweight, flexible protection against common handgun-calibre threats when used on its own. It's the largest of Noctis's soft-armour options — ideally suited to covert carrier use, offering the most concealed way to carry ballistic protection under a shirt, jacket, or other undergarment, whilst still allowing it to be thrown on the outside for an overt setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eFor enhanced rifle protection, it can be paired with the Noctis NSICW3+ hard plate, positioned in front of the soft-armour panel with the marked strike face facing outward. Together, the two components form a tested ICW armour system designed to defeat commonly found III+ rifle threats — a scalable upgrade path rather than a whole new purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eConstructed from multiple layers of woven aramid fibre, the panel's fibres catch and deform a projectile on impact, spreading its energy across a wider area. Aramid soft armour is a proven, flexible choice with decades of operational use — offering strong multi-hit capability, good fragmentation performance and excellent heat resistance, at a more cost-effective price point than premium UHMWPE alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #4b5a3f; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #8a6a3f; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eCovert Carrier Compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eThe most concealable of Noctis's soft-armour options.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eStandalone Pistol \u0026amp; Fragmentation Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eFully rated on its own — no plate required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eUpgradeable to Rifle Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003ePairs with the NSICW3+ plate to form a tested III+ ICW system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; padding: 13px; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1e24;\"\u003eLightweight at 0.5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eComfortable for extended, covert daily wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #4b5a3f; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #47627a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr)); gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovert \/ Undergarment Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Pistol \/ Shotgun Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Civil-Unrest Preparedness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Setup Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Security \/ Plainclothes Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRifle-Threat Environments (used alone)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c08b22; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e☆☆☆☆☆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; border: 1px solid #dfd2bf; border-left: 5px solid #8a6a3f; background: #fbf8f3; padding: 14px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6f522f;\"\u003eNoctis application note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid Setup Versatility and Cost Efficiency both score well here because the NS-S3A is the affordable starting point of the system — you buy this panel once, and can add the NSICW3+ plate later only if and when rifle protection is actually needed, rather than paying for both up front. On its own, the NS-S3A defeats pistol and fragmentation threats only — it provides no rifle protection whatsoever unless paired with the NSICW3+, hence the zero-star entry for rifle-threat use alone. That's a hard requirement, not a fault in the panel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #7a1f1a; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #7a1f1a; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #c0392b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eTested Pistol Threats \u0026amp; Threat Limitation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTested Pistol Threats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTest Threat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProjectile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVelocity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEnergy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStrikes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fdf1f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #8b1e24;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 x 19mm FMJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e124gr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Metal Jacket (FMJ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e436 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e763 J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #8a6a3f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.44 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e240gr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSemi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e436 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,477 J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 12px; color: #666;\"\u003eTested in accordance with NIJ 0101.04 threat protocols. This statement does not itself mean NIJ certification. Metric-first presentation. Never infer missing specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d9534f; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #c0392b; color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIMPORTANT THREAT LIMITATION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #fdf1f0; font-size: 14px; color: #5a1a15;\"\u003eNot rated against rifle ammunition, armour-piercing handgun ammunition or other threats exceeding NIJ 0101.04 Level IIIA. Ballistic protection is threat-specific.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #2f6b3b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 46%; background: #f3f3f3; padding: 9px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 9px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNS-S3A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNS-S3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandalone (Pistol) \/ ICW (Rifle, with NSICW3+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e250 x 300mm (SAPI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 9px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #666;\"\u003eMetric-first presentation. Never infer missing specifications. Full tested pistol threat data is in the \"Tested Pistol Threats \u0026amp; Threat Limitation\" section above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #47627a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eNoctis Ballistic Systems Warranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dbe2e8; border-left: 5px solid #47627a; background: #f7f9fb; padding: 18px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #365066;\"\u003e5-Year Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNoctis Ballistic Systems products are covered by a 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact Noctis Africa for warranty support and claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #3a3f2e; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Noctis Africa?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoctis Ballistic Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 5px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eOur recommendations and advice are written for South African tactical professionals and operators — not copied from overseas catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #d7d7d7; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; margin: 0 0 9px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display: block; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #47627a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eWhich Noctis Ballistic System Is Right For You?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px 18px; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"background: #202020; color: #fff; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fdf1f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #8b1e24;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNS-D3A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandalone (Pistol\/Frag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLower abdomen\/groin add-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fdf3e6; border: 2px solid #8a6a3f;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #8a6a3f;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNS-S3A\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: #8a6a3f; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e— This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIIIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandalone (Pistol) \/ ICW (Rifle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCovert carry, upgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #47627a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSICW3+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIII+ (ICW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRequires NS-S3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.0kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScalable pistol-to-rifle setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4faf5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-left: 4px solid #2f6b3b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSSA3+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIII+ (Standalone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSimple, single-plate rifle protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll four are tested and independently rated — none is more \"certified\" than another. The right choice depends on the threat you're equipping for and how much weight\/bulk you're willing to carry to defeat it. As a rule of thumb: run the lightest configuration that genuinely covers your actual threat level, and use the NSICW3+ upgrade path if you want to start light and scale up later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #202020; color: #fff; border-left: 8px solid #3a3f2e; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #e1c8a8;\"\u003eNoctis Africa Field Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4px 0 0;\"\u003eEquipment selected, researched and verified for demanding real-world applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Noctis Ballistic Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598653415717,"sku":"NS-S3A","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1196\/8805\/files\/NoctisBallisticSystemsLevelIIIA250x300.png?v=1786821483","url":"https:\/\/www.noctisafrica.co.za\/products\/noctis-ballistics-lev-iiia-soft-armour-0-5kg","provider":"Noctis Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}