TECH & KIT
CA Fields AN/PRC-152
FORT BRAGG, NC – They may not be the best thing since sliced bread, but in the radio world of the foot Soldier, the Harris radios now being fielded throughout the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) and the rest of the Army would come pretty close. The ... FULL STORY
Lighthouse SSE
MONTEREY, CA - A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands at a remote compound in Southern Afghanistan. Dust flies, soldiers dismount, the tension is almost palpable. Before the team looms a series of seemingly medieval walled compounds – there are no house numbers, streets are more wishful thinking than reality, and each building ... FULL STORY
MFS
The Maxillofacial Shield (MFS) protects Army aircrew members from ballistic threats and also provides improved field of view and anti-fogging capabilities over the previous MFS design. It is to be used with the Aircrew Integrated Helmet System (AIHS) HGU-56/P helmet. It is compatible with visors, the Aviator Night Vision Imaging System, ... FULL STORY
The Most Fearsome Weapon Evolves
HURLBURT FIELD, FL - The first MC-130J to be converted into Air Force Special Operations Command's newest variant of the gunship, the AC-130J Ghostrider, arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Modifications to the airframe will be completed in ten months and will be a milestone in the recapitalization of the AC-130H/U ... FULL STORY
LS3 Follows the Leader
For the past two weeks, in the woods of central Virginia around Fort Pickett, the Legged Squad Support System (LS3) four-legged robot has been showing off its capabilities during field testing. Working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), researchers from DARPA’s LS3 program demonstrated new advances in the robot’s control, stability and ... FULL STORY
Goodbye GPS, Hello NAVSOP
BAE Systems has unveiled its latest research on an advanced positioning system that exploits existing transmissions such as Wi-Fi, TV, radio and mobile phone signals, to calculate the user’s location to within a few metres. Military platforms commonly use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to find their position and navigate. GPS rely upon a specific ... FULL STORY
Pelvic Protection System
The introduction of the Pelvic Protection System provides a valuable new level of protection for the dismounted soldier. Dismounted Soldiers who encountered buried mines or improvised explosive devises (IEDs) were suffering significant injuries, not only to their feet and lower legs, but to their upper thighs and groin areas. These resulted ... FULL STORY
TRIGR
The TRIGR is a Laser Target Locator (LTL). LTLs are handheld or tripod-mounted, lightweight laser target locators designed to deliver target data to the fire support and maneuver command, control, communications, and intelligence system (C4I). The TRIGR incorporates a 7X direct view optic, an improved un-cooled thermal sight for increased sight range, ... FULL STORY
US Army Testing Layered Camo
FT Bragg, NC - The US Army is once again testing new camouflage patterns for its troops after spending billions on previous versions over the last decade. More specifically, the Army is testing Kryptek's Nomad, Highlander, and Mandrake layered patterns, which could potentionally dethrone the almighty Multicam. The Kryptek website states: "Kryptek™ camo patterns provide a ... FULL STORY
CT2WS Detection
For warfighters operating in the field, the ability to detect threats from standoff distances can be life-saving. When advanced radar and drone coverage is not available, warfighters typically rely on their own vision to scan their surroundings. Scanning over a wide area, though, is challenging because of the amount of territory ... FULL STORY
The Soft Robot
This robot is made of silicone. It can walk, change color and light up in the dark. It can even change temperature. And it can do all of this for less than $100. In the future, robots like this might be made for just a few dollars. In a development to be reported ... FULL STORY
XM2010
The XM2010 is a bolt action, magazine-fed, air-cooled, shoulder-fired weapon system which utilizes Mk248-Mod0 (A191) .300 WinMag ammunition. The rifle is a man-portable, direct line of sight weapon system capable of providing precision fire on targets out to 1,200 meters using match grade ammunition. The XM2010 is equipped with a fully ... FULL STORY
Network Integration Evaluation
ABERDEEN, MD – The Army's 75th Ranger Regiment is already reaping the benefits of advanced encryption tools for their Rifleman Radios in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, as a direct result of successful participation in the Network Integration Evaluation 12.1. This Network Integration Evaluation, or NIE, process ... FULL STORY
Sniper Night Sight
The AN/PVS-30 Sniper Night Sight (SNS) is a lightweight, in-line weapon-mounted sight used in conjunction with the day optic sight on the M110 SASS and the XM2010 ESR. It employs a variable gain image tube that can be adjusted by the sniper depending on ambient light levels. When used in conjunction ... FULL STORY
GEN III ECWCS
The multi-layered insulating system of the Generation III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (GEN III ECWCS) allows the wearer to adapt to varying mission requirements and environmental conditions. Materials offer a greater range of breathability and environmental protection, providing greater versatility in meeting Soldiers’ needs. GEN III ECWCS utilizes an innovative design ... FULL STORY
M122A1 Tripod
The M192 is an improved-capability ground mount that replaces the M122A1 Tripod. The M192 is a compact and collapsible ground mount that reduces the Soldier’s combat load and improves Soldier mobility. At 11.5 pounds, the M192 features a lower profile and weighs approximately six pounds less than the M122A1 Tripod it ... FULL STORY
C-SCAN For GPS-Denied Areas
Many U.S. Military systems, such as missiles, rely on the Global Positioning System (GPS) to provide accurate position, orientation and time information while in flight. When GPS is inaccessible, whether as a result of a malfunction or as a consequence of enemy action, information critical for navigation must be gathered using ... FULL STORY
Advanced Sighting System
Military snipers may only get one chance to hit their target. The One Shot program seeks to enable snipers to accurately hit targets with the first round, under crosswind conditions, day or night, at the maximum effective range of the weapon. To achieve this, the One Shot system provides a measured profile of ... FULL STORY
Gen II Helmet Sensor
The Gen II Helmet Sensor finally brings a screening capability to potential head and brain injuries. When a Soldier goes through a concussive event, such as an IED explosion, he or she often does not remember exactly what happened. The event is so sudden, and the jolt so intense, that there are cases where ... FULL STORY
'On-Demand' Imagery for SOF
WASHINGTON, DC – The lowest echelon members of the U.S. military deployed in remote overseas locations are unable to obtain on-demand satellite imagery in a timely and persistent manner for pre-mission planning. This is due to lack of satellite overflight opportunities, inability to receive direct satellite downlinks at the tactical level and information flow restrictions.The ... FULL STORY
SCENICC
U.S. forces are often immersed in a highly complex, rapidly evolving, hostile environment containing a diverse collection of potential threats. Despite significant recent advances in both the platforms (e.g., unmanned aerial vehicles) and the sensor payloads (e.g., very high resolution cameras) employed within the wide array of modern Intelligence, Surveillance, ... FULL STORY
Legged Squad Support System (LS3)
In recent testing, the prototype robotic “pack mule” was able to stand up, lie down and follow a leader carrying 400 lbs. of squad gear. Today’s dismounted warfighter can be saddled with more than 100 pounds of gear, resulting in physical strain, fatigue and degraded performance. Reducing the load on dismounted warfighters has become ... FULL STORY
AWARE Advanced Infrared Capability
By carrying a more accurate rifle scope, U.S. warfighters can increase their standoff distance when engaging enemies. Increased standoff distance can help protect warfighter lives. This is especially true when an infrared scope is needed for nighttime action. Technologies exist for cooled infrared imaging at greater distances, but such imaging ... FULL STORY
Army Rangers Test JTRS Radio
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Army's 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan recently completed an operational assessment of the software-programmable Joint Tactical Radio Systems, or JTRS, Rifleman Radio. The assessment highlighted the radio's ability to share combat-relevant information, voice and data across small ... FULL STORY
Enhanced Night Vision Goggle
The AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) provides increased capability by incorporating image intensification and long-wave infrared sensors into a single, helmet-mounted passive device. The ENVG combines the visual detail in low light conditions that is provided by image intensification with the thermal sensor’s ability to see through fog, dust, ... FULL STORY
CA Fields AN/PRC-152
FORT BRAGG, NC – They may not be the best thing since sliced bread, but in the radio world of the foot Soldier, the Harris ... FULL STORY
