DefenceTalkThe Army awarded a contract Tuesday for a helmet that weighs an average of 22 percent less than the one currently in use and officials say it has just as much protection. The Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II contract was awarded to Revision Military in Vermont to produce up to $98 million in helmets over […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-soldiers-to-receive-lighter-combat-helmet-69601/

DefenceTalkThe standard-issue combat boot that most soldiers wear today — the one most commonly worn in Iraq and Afghanistan — is great for sandy dunes, hot dry weather and asphalt. But it’s proven to be not so good in hot and wet environments. So the Army has developed a new jungle boot that some soldiers […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-us-army-jungle-wear-gives-trench-foot-the-boot-69393/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s army is searching for hundreds of weapons and tens of thousands of munitions — from its own former soldiers. It turns out that many soldiers have ended their service by walking away with memorabilia. The military is now pleading with them to bring back their boots, sleeping bags and cold-resistant suits — not to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bring-back-our-gear-israels-army-begs-ex-soldiers-67218/

DefenceTalkThe Army’s been focused on lightening the load carried by Soldiers for some time now, in both equipment and protective gear. The effort has benefited Soldiers in combat units — and it will benefit the female Soldiers who will join combat units in the future, Army leaders told congressmen. “We approach the Soldier protection system […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-wants-lighter-better-protective-equipment-for-soldiers-66928/

DefenceTalkIt’s hot. Humidity is near 100 percent, and you’re in full combat gear — including chemical-biological protection. Between your helmet and mask, your entire head is covered, leaving a sensation of suffocating heat. Sweat pours as you run, climb and crawl through enemy territory. How can you get through it? A fan blows soothing air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-designing-next-generation-protective-mask-59560/