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Wearable Combat Tech

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Dive into the future of warfare with wearable combat tech, from advanced exoskeletons to enhanced soldier gear.

This category dives into the innovations that improve performance, safety, and situational awareness on the battlefield.

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L3Harris Develops Night-Vision Binocular Meant to Be Fixed, Not Replaced

L3Harris’ Nova binoculars offer a lower-cost, easily repairable night-vision option designed to scale across everyday soldiers and allied forces.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 22, 2026
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  • Wearable Combat Tech

Flying Blind? Thales’ New Gear Addresses Low Visibility for Helicopter Crews

An aircraft crew wearing protective gear from Thales
Thales’ TopOwl DD helmet equips French pilots with enhanced terrain vision and real-time sensor data, boosting safety and situational awareness in low-visibility missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 15, 2026
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US Army Advances Soldier Awareness With New Multi-Threat Headborne System

Multi-Threat Headborne System is a next-gen combat helmet featuring ballistic protection, modular design, integrated electronics, helmet-mounted power and data, and seamless communications.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • January 13, 2026
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Exoskeletons for Logistics? French Army Puts Load-Bearing Suits to the Test

Exoskeletons enables troops to handle loads up to 100 kilograms by transferring weight to the ground, reducing fatigue during military logistics operations.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 6, 2026
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Smarter Eyes in the Sky: NH90 Helicopters Gain Full-Panorama Vision

NH90 helicopter
Eurofl’Eye is an advanced Distributed Aperture System, with a 360-degree panoramic view, supporting obstacle detection, terrain assessment, self-protection, and enhancing situational awareness.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • December 23, 2025
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New Ukrainian Poncho Shields Soldiers From Enemy Thermal Surveillance

Poncho is a thermal-camouflage system, hiding soldiers from infrared surveillance up to 250 meters, with durable silver-infused fabric for lasting effectiveness.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • September 24, 2025
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  • Wearable Combat Tech

New Wearable for US Troops Packs 25 Mini-Detectors for Vitals, Hazard Tracking

LifeLens’ WARP sensor system provides commanders live insight into warfighters’ health and nearby hazards, integrating seamlessly with tactical awareness platforms.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • August 13, 2025
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S.Korean Army Major Builds Wearable Tech for Smarter Combat Training

The wearable tech enhances military training by tracking soldiers’ movements, stress levels, and performance to deliver real-time, data-driven feedback.
  • Joe Saballa
  • June 27, 2025
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Galvion’s CORTEX Turns Combat Helmets Into Smart Mission Systems

CORTEX
The CORTEX is designed to give soldiers enhanced situational awareness directly from the headgear.
  • Joe Saballa
  • May 9, 2025
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Vegvisir Debuts Virtual Command Station for Rapid Deployment

Vegvisir Virtual Command Station
Vegvisir has unveiled its Virtual Command Station, a C2 station designed for rapid deployment.
  • Staff Writer
  • February 19, 2025
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