BAE has designed a new military goggle that combines night vision and thermal imaging, giving the U.S. Army the ability to have both and not have to choose between one and the other during battle. According to ENGadget, until now…
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Spec Ops truck camouflages military secrets
Hidden among the hoard of vehicles on the busy streets of modern war zones are seemingly innocent trucks that are in fact camouflaging military grade abilities. These commercial-appearing vehicles have the capability to blend into developing world environments, yet can…
Liquid body armor stops bullets
Polish scientists, from the Moratex Institute of Security Technology are developing a liquid body armor that hardens on impact, protecting the body from a wide range of bullets. The liquid, once converted into a fluid, is placed in special pouches…
U.S. Army funding armor inspired by fish scales
A new type of body armor for the U.S. Army is heavily influenced by the way fish scales offer protection and provide a range of flexibility. According to News Week, prototypes of the armor have been produced by American and…
Laser-based aircraft countermeasure provides protection against MANPADS
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 27, 2015) — The Army expects later this year to reach a Milestone B decision with its laser-based common infrared countermeasures, or CIRCM, defense system program. The CIRCM system, under development now by both BAE…
Boeing creates a force field technology with military application
Boeing is drawing inspiration from science fiction for its newest patent. The design named “Method and system for shockwave attenuation via electromagnetic arc” will use energy to deflect potential damage, similar to the energy shields seen in Star Wars and…
