Soldier News & Articles

XACT Night Vision Goggles for U.K. Armed Forces

Elbit Systems will supply the Armed Forces with lightweight micro-binocular XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles designed to improve mission efficiency during dark conditions and enable safe, off-road vehicle driving without headlights

Jun 17, 2021
identiFINDER R700 Backpack Radiation Detector

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has placed the first order for Teledyne FLIR's identiFINDER R700. A portable radiation detection device with a mobile app, the identiFINDER discreetly detects, identifies and tracks radiation threats

Jun 11, 2021
Saab Demonstrates Laser-Guided Multipurpose Munition

Saab, in collaboration with the U.S. Army and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, test fired Guided Multipurpose Munitions for the first time in a series of live fire engagements where multiple targets were engaged and destroyed at ranges from 1550 to 2500 meters

Jun 10, 2021
Upgraded Li-Ion 6T Batteries & Soldier Wearable Network System Unveiled

Epsilor’s COMBATT lithium-ion 6T batteries offer high energy capacity in multiple configurations whilst the NETWALKER soldier wearable network system supports separate secured networks and different communication protocols

Jun 04, 2021
TRX Delivers Dismount NAVWAR Threat Mapping Capability to U.S. Army

TRX’s Electronic Warfare (EW) Kit enables dismount soldiers to detect, map, and mitigate the impact of navigational warfare (NAVWAR) attacks

Jun 01, 2021
Ultralife Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Wearable Batteries

The lightweight, Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries will provide soldiers with a power source capable of sustaining dismounted operations in remote areas for up to 24 hours

May 27, 2021
Rostec Delivers Underwater Pistols and Assault Rifles

Rosoboronexport has completed the delivery of underwater pistols, assault rifles and ammunition to an undisclosed foreign partner

May 26, 2021
New CBRN Suit Upgrade Tested by U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Department of Defense and airmen from the USAF are trialling the UIPE Air system, designed to give greater mobility and to lower the thermal burden on warfighters

May 18, 2021
ADG Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots Selected by U.S. DoD

The robust Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (ECVBB) can perform in conditions as cold as -65°F, with a liner-free interior retaining warmth by layering up to one inch of wool and felt insulation between two vacuum-tight layers of rubber

May 12, 2021
Elbit Systems Awarded U.S. Marine Corps Night Vision Goggles Contract

The Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) will provide marines with improved mobility and situational awareness during night operations in a lightweight, adjustable system

May 12, 2021
U.S. Army to Receive Switchblade 300 Logistics Support

AeroVironment will provide logistics support services, including operator training, flight support and maintenance of its combat proven back-packable Switchblade 300 tactical missile system

Apr 29, 2021