ANDY WOLF In a startling report generated last month, DoD announced that China is making considerable advances in anti-satellite (ASAT) technology, as well as armed drones and other weapons systems. In a recent interview with Breaking Defense, Secure World Foundation’s…
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Paratroopers test out Polaris MRZR 4
The 1-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment is the first conventional U.S. Army unit using the LTATV (Polaris Defense MRZR™ 4). The Red Falcons and 2BCT serve as the nucleus of America’s Global Response Force for the 82nd ABN DIV. They can…
Unmanned Tracked Vehicle could lead Soldiers into battle
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (Army News Service, May 6, 2015) — The Ripsaw Unmanned Ground Vehicle might someday take point and lead Army combat formations across enemy terrain. The unmanned vehicle, though still in development, has been tested and is capable…
New military goggles combine thermal imaging and nightvision
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…
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…