Soldier News & Articles

CBRN Escape Hood Wins Design Award

Avon Protection’s CH15 escape hood is an ultra-thin, single size respiratory escape device that provides over 15 minutes of respiratory, vision and facial protection against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats

Dec 06, 2021
Dismounted Soldier Communications Systems for Portuguese Army

EID’s Dismounted Soldier System encompasses a full range of high-tech voice and data communications equipment, including personal and handheld radios, data terminals, and data and energy integrator

Dec 01, 2021
New Main Combat Sights for Bundeswehr

The ELCAN Specter DR 1-4x is a combined reflex and telescopic sight, allowing operators to see close up or far away with a single sight

Nov 30, 2021
Advanced Training Systems for British Army

Drawing from the latest high specification hardware and using Defense Virtual Simulation software, Elbit Systems UK’s Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) platform will deliver immersive virtual training 

Nov 16, 2021
New Eyepieces for US Army Joint Effects Targeting System

Kopin will provide its high resolution, low power, ruggedized eyepieces for the Joint Effects Targeting System, a one-man-portable, handheld capability locator designed to acquire, locate and engage targets with precision-guided munitions

Nov 03, 2021
Deployable Engineering Workshop Training for Royal Engineers

The G3 Systems training team has been deployed alongside Royal Engineers to assist with reacquainting them with the Deployable Engineering Workshop (DEW)

Nov 02, 2021
Metaverse-Based Military Training System Introduced

Metaverse-based military training systems, DEIMOS, from OPTIMUS SYSTEM help to create various environments for professional military training, including precision shooting training, tactical behavior training, and observation training

Oct 27, 2021
New Less Lethal Capabilities for Short Range Protection

The FN Smart ProtectoR from FN Herstal is an integrated, wearable and compact solution, which can be used safely in a proportional manner to deal with threats from individuals who are not using a firearm at short and very short ranges

Oct 21, 2021
US Army Awards Contract For Advanced Crew-Served Weapon Sights

Leonardo DRS’ Family of Weapon Sight-Crew Served (FWS-CS) system automatically calculates the target hit location, allowing the user to increase the probability of hitting the first burst of rounds on target

Oct 13, 2021
Helmet Mounted Display Systems for US Apache Pilots

Elbit Systems of America’s Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System (IHADSS) equipment displays flight information directly in front of the pilots' eyes, providing reliable situational awareness to enhance crew safety and achieve success

Oct 08, 2021
US Army Orders Enhanced Night Vision Goggle Systems

L3Harris Technologies’ night vision systems use high-resolution displays, an embedded soldier wireless personal area network, rapid target acquisition and augmented reality algorithms to improve soldier situational awareness

Sep 30, 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.