Soldier News & Articles

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
U.S. Army Orders of IMBITR Radios Surpass 6000 Units

Under the Army Leader Radio Program, the AN/PRC-148D Improved Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio provides cutting-edge tactical communications for mounted or dismounted soldiers

Feb 08, 2021
Link 16 Tactical Data Link Radios Production Increased

To meet surging interest from U.S. and International Defense customers, Viasat has increased run rates of its BATS-E Link 16 Radios which empower warfighters and improve situational awareness

Feb 03, 2021
British Soldiers to be Equipped with AI Target Acquisition Solution

The D-JFI solution to be provided by Elbit Systems UK, will enable fast and secured transmission of target information across the British and Allied Armed Forces.

Jan 30, 2021
HMS Queen Elizabeth to be Joined by U.S. Forces on Maiden Deployment

British Forces will be joined this year by U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning jets, USS The Sullivans - Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, plus sailors and marines, for the inaugural Carrier Strike 21 deployment

Jan 28, 2021
Advanced Virtual Reality Positional Tracking Technology Tracks ‘Out of View’ Movement

A new patent granted to JANUS Research Group covers design methods for positional tracking in virtual reality and training systems, which track movement that is out of view during training

Jan 28, 2021
DARPA to Develop Enhanced Night-Vision Devices

Building on recent scientific advances in photonics and optical materials, the ENVision programme aims to develop next-gen NVGs that are as lightweight and compact as a pair of regular eyeglasses

Jan 23, 2021
DARPA Selects Teams to Convert Military Waste into Battlefield Supplies

A user-friendly, integrated system that converts single-use resources into edible macronutrients, tactical fibers, adhesives, and petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POLs) will be developed as part of the ReSource program

Jan 22, 2021
Norwegian Army to Procure Carl-Gustaf M4

The portable, shoulder-launched, multi-role weapon system from Saab, gives soldiers a wide range of engagement options and offers a higher degree of accuracy

Jan 21, 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.