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Explore the next wave of smart gear revolutionizing defense, from wearable technology to connected systems.

We spotlight innovations in equipment that boost performance, enhance safety, and improve situational awareness, providing soldiers with a tactical edge.

Sixth-Gen Imaging: US Firm Rolls Out ‘Most Advanced’ Thermal Optics Yet

Sixth-Gen Imaging is ATN’s most advanced thermal optics line, featuring AI-enhanced imaging, high-resolution sensors, versatile riflescopes, binoculars, and clip-on systems.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
January 13, 2026

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Anduril’s New AI Helmet Turns Soldiers Into Walking Command and Control Centers

A soldier and his reflection shown wearing Anduril's EagleEye system against a black background

EagleEye combines an AI-powered HUD, mission planning, 3D table, blue-force tracking and spatial audio to enable helmet-mounted command, situational awareness, survivability.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
October 14, 2025

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China’s New Exosuit Puts Drone Operators on the Move

The Kestrel exosuit boosts mobility and endurance for drone operators, featuring limb supports, AR displays, and possible drone deployment.

Joe Saballa
July 22, 2025

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Spain’s New Passive Camo ‘Tricks’ AI-Guided Drones Without Emitting Signal

The Kallisto Shield is a passive camo system that uses panels and decoys to disrupt visual, infrared, radar, thermal, and multispectral detection.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
July 22, 2025

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UK’s Wescom Defence to Debut ‘Next-Gen Concealment System’

The concealment system blends textured fabrics, layered materials, and thermal shielding to help forces operate undetected across varied terrain and threats.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
July 16, 2025

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Squid-Inspired Camouflage May Help Soldiers Evade Sight and Sensors

A squid-inspired material shifts appearance in visible and infrared light, offering potential camouflage for soldiers against visual and thermal detection.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
July 1, 2025

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Galvion’s CORTEX Turns Combat Helmets Into Smart Mission Systems

The CORTEX is designed to give soldiers enhanced situational awareness directly from the headgear.

Joe Saballa
May 9, 2025

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Thales Unveils Panoramic Night Vision Goggles for Special Ops

PANORAMIC quad-tube night vision goggles

Thales has introduced its Panoramic next-generation night vision goggles designed for high-risk missions.

Staff Writer
April 2, 2025

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Vegvisir Debuts Virtual Command Station for Rapid Deployment

Vegvisir has unveiled its Virtual Command Station, a C2 station designed for rapid deployment.

Staff Writer
February 19, 2025

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New Vision for IVAS: Anduril Takes Command of US Army’s AR Program

Anduril will assume development of the US Army’s troubled Integrated Visual Augmentation System, taking over from Microsoft following a series of setbacks that delayed the program.

Staff Writer
February 14, 2025

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Sixth-Gen Imaging: US Firm Rolls Out ‘Most Advanced’ Thermal Optics Yet

Anduril’s New AI Helmet Turns Soldiers Into Walking Command and Control Centers

China’s New Exosuit Puts Drone Operators on the Move

Spain’s New Passive Camo ‘Tricks’ AI-Guided Drones Without Emitting Signal

UK’s Wescom Defence to Debut ‘Next-Gen Concealment System’

Squid-Inspired Camouflage May Help Soldiers Evade Sight and Sensors

Galvion’s CORTEX Turns Combat Helmets Into Smart Mission Systems

Thales Unveils Panoramic Night Vision Goggles for Special Ops

Vegvisir Debuts Virtual Command Station for Rapid Deployment

New Vision for IVAS: Anduril Takes Command of US Army’s AR Program

Skyeton Puts a Hydrogen-Powered Spin on the Raybird UAV

Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine

Australia Bridges Sea and Land Ops With New Amphibious Workhorse

Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration

MQ-9B SeaGuardian Gains Expanded Sub-Hunting Capability

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

HII Debuts Sea Launcher to Automate REMUS UUV Launch and Recovery

AeroVironment Flaunts Next-Gen UUV That Can Maneuver in Any Orientation

Skyeton Puts a Hydrogen-Powered Spin on the Raybird UAV

Hypersonic Missiles Could Fly Faster, Farther With GE-Lockheed Ramjet Engine

Australia Bridges Sea and Land Ops With New Amphibious Workhorse

Ukraine’s ‘Ruta’ Grows Beyond Loitering Role, Emerges as Cruise Missile in New Iteration