Soldier News & Articles

New Augmented Reality Tactical Interface Module with ATAK Capabilities

Thermoteknix has launched a new Augmented Reality Tactical Interface Module with Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) real-time data sharing capabilities, delivering superior night-time surveillance and combat capabilities to troops on the battleground

Jun 23, 2021
New Communication Technology for Bomb Disposal Operators

JUMA Communications will provide a custom-made radio system that will integrate with the NP Aerospace 4030 ELITE bomb disposal suit and helmet to create a full situational awareness system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators

Jun 22, 2021
DoD Contract Awarded to Complete Wearable Fuel Cell MIL-STD Certification

Advent Technologies subsidiary UltraCell will further develop and pursue certification of a 50 W portable fuel cell power generation system for use by U.S. Army soldiers

Jun 21, 2021
XACT Night Vision Goggles for U.K. Armed Forces

Elbit Systems will supply the Armed Forces with lightweight micro-binocular XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles designed to improve mission efficiency during dark conditions and enable safe, off-road vehicle driving without headlights

Jun 17, 2021
identiFINDER R700 Backpack Radiation Detector

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has placed the first order for Teledyne FLIR's identiFINDER R700. A portable radiation detection device with a mobile app, the identiFINDER discreetly detects, identifies and tracks radiation threats

Jun 11, 2021
Saab Demonstrates Laser-Guided Multipurpose Munition

Saab, in collaboration with the U.S. Army and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, test fired Guided Multipurpose Munitions for the first time in a series of live fire engagements where multiple targets were engaged and destroyed at ranges from 1550 to 2500 meters

Jun 10, 2021
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
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.