Soldier News & Articles

Upgraded Li-Ion 6T Batteries & Soldier Wearable Network System Unveiled

Epsilor’s COMBATT lithium-ion 6T batteries offer high energy capacity in multiple configurations whilst the NETWALKER soldier wearable network system supports separate secured networks and different communication protocols

Jun 04, 2021
TRX Delivers Dismount NAVWAR Threat Mapping Capability to U.S. Army

TRX’s Electronic Warfare (EW) Kit enables dismount soldiers to detect, map, and mitigate the impact of navigational warfare (NAVWAR) attacks

Jun 01, 2021
Ultralife Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Wearable Batteries

The lightweight, Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries will provide soldiers with a power source capable of sustaining dismounted operations in remote areas for up to 24 hours

May 27, 2021
Rostec Delivers Underwater Pistols and Assault Rifles

Rosoboronexport has completed the delivery of underwater pistols, assault rifles and ammunition to an undisclosed foreign partner

May 26, 2021
New CBRN Suit Upgrade Tested by U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Department of Defense and airmen from the USAF are trialling the UIPE Air system, designed to give greater mobility and to lower the thermal burden on warfighters

May 18, 2021
ADG Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots Selected by U.S. DoD

The robust Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (ECVBB) can perform in conditions as cold as -65°F, with a liner-free interior retaining warmth by layering up to one inch of wool and felt insulation between two vacuum-tight layers of rubber

May 12, 2021
Elbit Systems Awarded U.S. Marine Corps Night Vision Goggles Contract

The Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) will provide marines with improved mobility and situational awareness during night operations in a lightweight, adjustable system

May 12, 2021
U.S. Army to Receive Switchblade 300 Logistics Support

AeroVironment will provide logistics support services, including operator training, flight support and maintenance of its combat proven back-packable Switchblade 300 tactical missile system

Apr 29, 2021
Revolutionary New Protective Fabrics for Bio-Chem Defense

FLIR systems will develop an Integrated Soldier Protective System (ISPS) prototype, that incorporates revolutionary fabrics into protective suits, boots, gloves and eye protection, that can be worn by troops on the battlefield

Apr 23, 2021
U.S. Marines Complete Early Field Tests of Tactical Resupply UAS

The first assessments of two prototype systems allowed Marines to employ the systems as they would in the field and provide feedback that will be incorporated into the final requirement for fielded TRUAS

Apr 23, 2021
Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular Systems for the U.S. Army

The combat-ready ENVG-B systems from L3Harris-Technologies include a high-resolution display, an embedded soldier wireless personal area network, and augmented reality algorithms to interface with the Army’s Nett Warrior

Apr 16, 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.