Soldier News & Articles

Custom Filters for Improved Signal Designed for UK Army

The high quality filters from PPM Systems will allow for increased co-location and integration of systems, and will support the Army’s BATCIS programme

Jan 21, 2021
Upgraded Maintenance System to Repair Circuit Cards to be Fielded by U.S. Marines

CCATS is a shelter-mountable unit that Marines can use to troubleshoot and repair everything from radios and power systems to weapon and optical systems

Jan 14, 2021
Netherlands Armed Forces to be Equipped with XACT nv32 Micro Night Vision Monocular Systems

Compact and light weight with a flip-up head/helmet adapter, the XACT nv32 from Elbeit Systems provides high resolution images under adverse conditions, while minimizing Line-Of-Sight deviation for soldiers

Jan 14, 2021
U.S. Army Stryker Crews to Receive Advanced XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns

Northrop Grumman will supply the 30x173mm caliber cannon, derivative of the company’s Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun, with increased capability and greater standoff range

Jan 07, 2021
Avon Protection Win First Order to Supply Two NATO Allies and One Partner with FM50 Respirator

The FM50 mask system provides superior operational flexibility, developed in conjunction with the U.S. DOD to counter the multiple CBRN threats met in modern war fighting

Jan 06, 2021
Report Finds Silver-Plated Nylon Dressing May Be Critical to Treating Burns and Blast injuries

Argentum Medical’s SILVERLON® antimicrobial dressing is currently used extensively by the U.S. Military; findings in the report show silver-nylon dressing to be uniquely portable, easy-to-use and had lower infection rates

Dec 29, 2020
U.S. Army Place Third Order of Falcon IV® AN/PRC-163 Two-Channel Handheld Radios

The versatile AN/PRC-163 from L3Harris Technologies, provides warfighters with secure interoperable communications across the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and delivers advanced networking and satellite capabilities

Dec 14, 2020
Advanced Fire Control Systems to be Installed on Indian Navy AK-47 Rifles to Increase Soldier Firing Accuracy

Smart Shooter's SMASH 2000 Plus fire control systems significantly improve soldiers' accuracy and speed of hitting targets, dramatically increasing each soldier's confidence in any combat scenario

Dec 09, 2020
New Bomb Disposal Suit Offers 360° Protection and Superior Survivability for EOD Operators

The NIJ compliant 4030 ELITE suit and helmet system from NP Aerospace provides a scalable platform where communication and cooling systems can be integrated within the base suit

Dec 08, 2020
Advanced Night Vision Devices to improve Soldier Night Fighting Capabilities of Finnish Defence Forces

Senop Oy’s NVD’s will give soldiers improved night fighting capabilities with image intensifiers, hand-held observation and surveillance systems, and laser aiming devices

Dec 08, 2020
Elbit Systems to Modernize Spanish Army Combat Radio Network with E-LynX SDR

Hundreds of handheld E-LynX Software Defined Radio systems for dismounted soldiers and vehicular systems will be installed onboard a range of combat platforms

Dec 01, 2020
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