In the mid-1990s, research showed that these materials alone were not effective against the blast wave itself, which can cause blast lung and other potentially deadly internal injuries. Modern EOD suits have layers of Kevlar, plating, and foam to provide protection from both fragments and the blast wave itself.

How much do bomb defusers get paid?

Bomb defusers are paid about $1,000 a month, the same as other soldiers, and when they're injured and off duty, the pay gets reduced.

Can a bomb suit protect you from a grenade?

The Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS) is a full body bomb suit designed to protect the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) soldier from threats associated with improvised explosive devices, including those related to fragmentation, blast overpressure, impact, heat, and flame.