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June 2, 2025
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US Forces Integrate New Liner Tech in Helmets

The Gentex LX9™ Liner System is a drop-in helmet upgrade designed to elevate comfort and performance for military users. Compatible with ACH, ECH, and NG-IHPS helmets, it features a...

April 24, 2025
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Kopin Awarded Contract to Supply Microdisplays for Military Aviation Helmets

Kopin Corporation has won a $7.5 million contract to provide microdisplays, which are a crucial part of the helmet-mounted display systems used by military airplane pilots. According to the...

April 2, 2025
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Thales Unveils a Panoramic Night Vision Binocular for Special Operations

The new Panoramic next-generation night vision goggles from Thales were unveiled at a special operations tech conference held in Martignas Sur Jalle, France. The solution, which is made for...

March 5, 2025
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For diving operations, the Swedish Armed Forces acquires air compressors for breathing.

Granzow has been given a contract by Sweden to supply the military with up to 160 breathing air compressors for diving applications. Breathing air compressors take hundreds to thousands...

February 19, 2025
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Galvion will provide 35,000 Batlskin Helmets to Middle Eastern Clients

Galvion has received orders for 35,000 Batlskin helmet systems for a number of clients in the Middle East. The Batlskin PDxT and Batlskin VIPER are the two different helmet...

February 11, 2025
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The Biggest German Soldier-System Contract Ever Given to Rheinmetall

In a framework follow-on deal for the purchase of soldier-systems, Rheinmetall has received up to 3.1 billion euros ($3.2 billion) from the German defense acquisition agency. By 2030, the...

February 7, 2025
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$212M ‘High-Tech’ battle uniform unveiled in Greece

In order to prepare troops for contemporary threats, the Hellenic Armed Forces has introduced a state-of-the-art battle uniform. The uniform is made of modern materials and has cutting-edge features...

February 4, 2025
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British troops get additional $20 million worth of night vision goggles from Instro

A £16 million ($20 million) deal has been signed by Instro Precision Technologies to supply the British Armed Forces with more XACT nv33 compact night vision goggles (NVGs). British...

December 13, 2024
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BAE Secures $168 Million Contract to Improve Eurofighter Striker II Helmet

BAE Systems has been given a 133 million pound ($168 million) contract by the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium to further its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD).The money will be used...

November 28, 2024
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Robotics and Cyber Technologies Take Center Stage in UK’s Future Soldier Initiative

The British Army is currently undergoing a significant transformation through its Future Soldier Program, a key component of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy. This...