Soldier News & Articles

Partnership to Develop Vibration Mitigation Solutions for Defense Platforms

Jankel and Bodytrak® have announced a partnership to develop a sensor-based solution to quantify and track the ongoing effects of vibration on various key regions of the human body and monitor the compound stresses against key health and safety benchmarks, via a real-time monitoring system

Sep 17, 2021
Scimitar Biometric & GPS Tracking for Bomb Disposal Operators Introduced

The Scimitar system provides EOD teams with a greater understanding of what EOD operators are experiencing in real time via live audio, video, measurement of their physical wellbeing and GPS location

Sep 16, 2021
SlingShot Satellite Communications System Order for Undisclosed European MoD

The SlingShot system by Spectra Group is unique in that it can be integrated with in-service UHF and VHF tactical communications radios to extend the range from 30km to 1000(+) km on the move, in all conditions

Sep 16, 2021
New Range of Data Compatible Accessories to Support the Dismounted Soldier

Galvion has released three new key products as part of their integrated Active Systems capability that facilitates the harvesting, distribution and management of dismounted soldier power, data and software

Sep 15, 2021
Secure Optical Mobile Local Communication Systems for Royal Navy Frigates

Link Microtek has supplied the first three ship-sets of its Azdec secure optical MLC systems for installation on to the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, providing naval personnel with totally secure, interference-free voice communications

Sep 15, 2021
DTC Launches 2X1W SDR & New Web User Interface

The SOL8SDR2x1W-P is designed to meet the requirements of unmanned platforms, enabling high-speed, long-range, encrypted links for the reliable transfer of video, audio, data, and general IP network traffic in real-time environments all within a low size, weight and power compact enclosure

Sep 14, 2021
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Production Order for Handheld Video Data Link Tactical Radios

The L3Harris Falcon IV AN/PRC-165 is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that securely transmits and receives full motion video and data with multiple manned and unmanned airborne and ground assets

Aug 26, 2021
U.S. Army Awards Contract for Holistic Health & Fitness Training

GAP Solutions will provide Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Cognitive Performance Specialists to help optimize soldier readiness and performance within the Army’s new Holistic Health & Fitness System and Performance Teams

Aug 16, 2021
Next Generation Virtual Combat Training for U.S. Army

Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ products and technical expertize will support prime contractor Cole Engineering Service Inc. to jointly deliver the U.S. Army’s next generation of virtual combat training technology

Aug 16, 2021
Handheld GPS Interrogator Cleared for F-35 Aircraft Use

The Quickdraw2 Handheld GPS Interrogator from General Dynamics Mission Systems is designed to quickly locate and rescue downed pilots and isolated military personnel

Aug 12, 2021
Ceramic Composite Development for Defense Armor Applications

SINTX Technologies has entered two separate agreements to support the development and scale-up manufacturing of high-performance ceramic armor for use by military and law enforcement personnel, aircraft, and vehicles

Aug 04, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.