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Technology that Avoids Friendly Fire Required
Avoiding friendly fire is still a challenge for ground forces, despite advances in technology ranging from small, wearable infrared beacons to sophisticated tactical smartphone-based...
Combining Advanced Communications with Heads Up Display
The combination of advanced communications capabilities with heads up displays will enhance US combatants. The Army has granted a $3.9M order to Silvus Technologies...
The Technology that Will Provide Tactical Mobility to Special Operators
To make informed decisions and achieve their objective, tactical teams and special operators require the ability to quickly and securely process and share mission...
Development in Global Tactical Communication Market
Tactical communication is transporting information through commands or codes using various methods, including verbal, visual, written, and auditory, among others. Tactical communication is mobile...
Battlefield Decision Making Made Faster than Ever
US Special Operations Command wants to equip small teams of operators with advanced smart-soldier gear to stay connected with intel assets anywhere in the...
New Soldier-Worn Power Source
One of the major challenges of military forces is how to expand the capabilities of soldiers on the modern battlefield. More and more powerful...
Better Protection for US Marines
As part of an effort to increase the performance of US Marines on the battlefield, their units will be equipped with a lighter and...
Personal Protective Equipment Under Development for Soldiers
Hazardous materials defense equipment is often uncomfortable for wearing. A more convenient helmet-mounted protective shroud against chemical-biological materials was developed by a group of...
Quantum Mechanics to Help Combatants at Battlefield
New quantum sensors that are virtually undetectable will give Soldiers a disruptive advantage. Thanks to a new technology, a quantum sensor would give Soldiers...
Tracking Dismounted Soldiers without GPS
Although many dismounted soldiers are often equipped with advanced devices, tracking and navigation are unavailable in GPS-denied environments. A prototype tactical electronic warfare (EW)...
US Marines To Operate New Grenade Launcher
The United States Marine Corps is pushing to roll out the service’s new grenade launcher. The new M320 grenade launcher will be better than...
C4I System to Improve Battlefield Communications
The battlefield is becoming increasingly digital and connected. Military forces use software-defined radios (SDR) to deliver secure voice, video and data that connects the...
New Force Multiplier for Special Operations Units
Room clearing is part of military operations in urban terrain, close-quarters combat, and active-shooter responses. This complex and risky action involves the identification of...
Identification Through Walls – Preparing for Urban Warfare?
Advanced technology can aid soldiers make better-informed decisions in real-time at various battlefield environments. The U.S. Army is now looking for products and technologies...
Smart Radio – All in One Device
The operative capabilities of a soldier on the battlefield might be deteriorated due to the heavy load of equipment he carries, especially communications systems....
Battlefield Through Future Combatant Eyes
Up-to-date information on the battlefield can provide life-saving time during a mission. A new system will give American combatants a mixed reality view of...
New Player to Join Future Battlefield
The US Army plans to arm close-combat units with Next Generation Squad Weapons. Believing the 5.56-millimeter caliber is slowly growing obsolete, the Army wants...
Five Trends of Military IoT
Connected smart devices have been gaining momentum in the military and defense spheres. These include sensors, wearable devices, munitions, smart weapons, etc. These devices,...
US Soldiers Are Getting Enhanced Situational Awareness
US Army soldiers will enjoy improved situational awareness, mobility and protection, thanks to the beginning of deliveries of advanced binocular night vision goggle. The...
Military-Inspired Smartphone or Tactical Tool?
A new smartwatch model showcases features that would be useful for soldiers at the battlefield, serving as a tactical tool for military, as well...
Israeli Company Unveils Infantry Wearable Devices
As warfare becomes increasingly networked, new technologies enhance commanders and soldiers’ interface with Command and Control (C2) applications, with other force members and with...
Meet Alexa’s Military Version
Digital assistants have become ubiquitous in civilian life with homeowners using systems such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home to access information by “conversing”...
