Soldier News & Articles

Revolutionary New Protective Fabrics for Bio-Chem Defense

FLIR systems will develop an Integrated Soldier Protective System (ISPS) prototype, that incorporates revolutionary fabrics into protective suits, boots, gloves and eye protection, that can be worn by troops on the battlefield

Apr 23, 2021
U.S. Marines Complete Early Field Tests of Tactical Resupply UAS

The first assessments of two prototype systems allowed Marines to employ the systems as they would in the field and provide feedback that will be incorporated into the final requirement for fielded TRUAS

Apr 23, 2021
Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular Systems for the U.S. Army

The combat-ready ENVG-B systems from L3Harris-Technologies include a high-resolution display, an embedded soldier wireless personal area network, and augmented reality algorithms to interface with the Army’s Nett Warrior

Apr 16, 2021
General Dynamics Partners with Dynamit Nobel Defence on Recoilless Grenade Weapons

The two companies will collaborate to present a Recoilless Grenade Weapon series, centered around DND’s 60mm (RGW60) and 90mm (RGW90) variants, to the U.S. DoD market

Apr 09, 2021
Elbit XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles Selected by German Federal Police

The XACT nv33 NVG will support officers in the fight against crime across Germany, as they will be equipped with the ability to operate during the nights.

Mar 31, 2021
Slovenia Orders Leonardo’s Man-Portable Laser Designators

The contract makes Slovenia the 23rd nation to order the Type 163 LTD, which features immediate firing from switch-on, continuous lasing capability and produces a high-energy laser with a narrow beam divergence

Mar 25, 2021
New Dismounted Soldier Tracking Module for GPS-Denied Environments

PNI’s advanced DST provides step-by-step tracking for soldiers to 1% accuracy even when GPS is compromised, has an unmatched direction of motion and is SWaP-C optimized

Mar 25, 2021
Smart Infantry Fighting Vehicle to be Developed for U.S. Army

Raytheon Technologies and Rheinmetall are developing a combat vehicle that can conduct close-combat operations, survive anti-tank guided missiles and cyber attacks, and use AI to help the crew make split-second decisions

Mar 23, 2021
Revolutionary Compact Respiratory Protection Solution Launched

The CH15 from Avon Protection is an ultra-thin, single size portable escape hood, that provides instant respiratory vision and facial protection from all CBRN materials and threats

Mar 19, 2021
Smallest Multi-Channel Vehicular Radio Launched

L3Harris Technologies’ RF-7850D is three times smaller than any other multi-channel vehicular radio, mounts in a low-profile chassis, with reduced SWaP, and is the only radio in its class to provide interoperability across the entire battlefield

Mar 15, 2021
Advanced Light Tactical Defense Vehicles Showcased at IDEX

Kia Corporation displayed its Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts optimized for military use, offering superior mobility, durability and functionality in harsh environments

Mar 11, 2021