Rubber exhibits many different properties that prove to be useful in the military. Its significant role in our defence ranges from use in fuel tanks, long-term weapon and ammunition storage and MOLLE through to anti-terrorism barriers, dracone barges and a number of different applications.
White Cross Rubber Products Limited, a specialist UK manufacturer of rubber sheeting, reinforced rubber sheeting and rubber coated textiles, has created an infographic to help you understand how a material most commonly associated with car tyres plays such a vital role throughout the Armed Forces.
Source: WRCP