Breastplates are currently known as ballistic plates. They're just thicker, heavier and made of composites - because they have to take on high powered rifle bul

Breastplates are currently known as ballistic plates. They're just thicker, heavier and made of composites - because they have to take on high powered rifle bullets. The modern fibre combat armor is better than gambeson and probably also many forms of plate. It's lighter and can take blades and even polearms better. Chainmail is in use to protect against industrial equipment.