Soldier News & Articles

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
ASCOD Selected as Preferred Tracked Vehicle Platform

GDELS will supply the modular designed ASCOD tracked armoured vehicles, which can be outfitted easily for multiple roles, including as a Light Tank or Medium Main Battle Tank and outfitted with large-caliber cannons up to 120mm

Mar 10, 2021
Weapon Mounted Ballistic Calculator for Precision Shooters

The FN Elity ballistic calculator will fit onto any squad or sniper team weapon of any caliber and spotting scopes, providing state-of-the-art designation capabilities, a laser range finder, a ballistic solver and OLED screen

Mar 09, 2021
Advanced Military GPS Capabilities for U.S. Warfighters

BAE Systems will develop an advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor, to provide positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities to warfighters in challenging electromagnetic environments

Feb 26, 2021
World’s First Handheld Wind-mapping and Range-detecting Device Presented at IDEX

Trijicon's Ventus measures three-dimensional wind velocities at multiple distances out to 500 yards and ranges real-world, non-reflective targets up to 5,000 yards

Feb 25, 2021
CARACAL Unveils New High-performance Pistol and Semi-Automatic Rifle

Together, the weapons represent significant technological and manufacturing advancements for supply to the local and international markets

Feb 23, 2021
Gentex Ops-Core FAST Helmet System Passes U.S. Government First Article Testing

A first for a helmet providing protection against a prevalent higher level threat

Feb 22, 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.