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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.

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FN Herstal Launches Holographic Sight Built to Remain Usable When Damaged

FN PUREVIEW features nano-structured glass optics and 14 brightness settings.
  • Akhsan Erido Elezhar
  • April 23, 2026
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  • Smart Gear

US Navy Chooses Gentex’s PURSUIT as Its Next-Gen Fixed-Wing Headgear

Gentex PURSUIT flight helmet for the US Navy, shown with integrated oxygen mask, visor, and communications gear resting on a padded surface during a press display.
PURSUIT is a next-generation flight helmet that reduces pilot strain, supports advanced displays, and improves comfort during high-G, long-duration missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • January 26, 2026
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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

exosuit
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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  • Smart Gear

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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  • Smart Gear

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

CORTEX
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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