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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”...
Wearable Computing at Battlefield
Virtually all combat systems will soon be cyber-reliant. Sensors, weapons and networking technologies will all rely upon secure computing to perform most advanced combat...
Better Depth Perception In Extreme Conditions
The US Marine soldiers will enjoy better depth perception and improved sight in extremely obscured conditions, thanks to a new binocular-style night-vision device.
The Corps...
New Smartphone will Triumph Battlefield
How do you translate the powerful consumer technology of smartphones into something that can be useful and secure on the battlefield? Soldiers need something...
Dual-Use Solution for Extreme Weather Operations
One of the biggest issues for soldiers operating in a cold environment is the loss of hand function and dexterity. The U.S. Army has...
Software Giant to Help Reduce Soldier Heavy Load
A new, web-based modeling app developed by Microsoft will allow soldier equipment officials in the US to see how hanging new pieces of kit...
Futuristic Full Body Combat Suit Shipped to Troops
Several Russian troops are getting the latest “soldier of the future” combat outfits. The third generation Ratnik combat outfit is a full body combat...
Next Revolution in Soldier Protection
Soft robotics currently in testing is getting momentum in the robotics field. The flexible hybrid electronics are miniaturized, ultra-thin electronics printed onto flexible fabric....
This Camera Can Defeat Camouflaged Enemy
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are commonly used for reconnaissance and having that eye in the sky. When a UAV detects a threat, it usually...
How to Locate Injured at Battlefield?
When a soldier is wounded in battle, there is only so much time for them to be saved. The hard part of helping an...
Original Method to Produce Ceramic Body Armor
Researchers from the U.S. Army recently just discovered an innovative way to produce ceramic body armor, a very strong but lightweight material, with a...
Virtual Reality Tech to Be Applied Against New Threat
While nuclear weapons and their hazards are well known, radiological weapons somewhat less so. Radiological weapons are designed to disperse highly dangerous and even...
Emergency Solution Inspired by 11/9 Events
Did you know that 99% of the world’s fire ladder trucks cannot reach above the 7th floor? In times of danger emergency services will...
US Troops in Afghanistan to Be Equipped with Mini Drone for First Time
For the first time, a US infantry Army battalion will employ pocket-sized drones at the squad level on their upcoming Afghanistan deployment. Troops with...
New and Improved Army Robot Set to Assist Soldiers
The growth of technology opens the world up to many exciting opportunities; especially out in the battle field. The US Army plans to exploit...
Unexpected Power Source to Help Infantry Troops
Military batteries must operate in a high temperature range, have high power and long energy density, and be safe in a ballistic environment. While...
