Connected Warrior

Army tests AI-enabled, power-enhancing exoskeleton

A new combat exoskeleton uses AI to strengthen soldier performance by mirroring specific walking patterns of individual soldiers. Read More
Latest generation of rugged laptops for soldiers to include Intel i7 processor, Windows 10

Rugged laptops for soldiers in combat include upgraded commercial i7 processors and a Windows 10 operating system. Read More
New Army commercial cloud deal offers smartphone chat, video & voice

An AT&T Unified Capabilities deal will expedite cloud-based voice, video, chat and data services. Read More
Army produces new lightweight tactical vest

The next generation tactical vest is lightweight and scalable, and may be deployed as early as next year. Read More
Ultra-compact technology makes bio-implanted antenna possible

The Air Force Research Laboratory has made a breakthrough in magnetoelectric technology, shrinking antenna by over 90% and making bio-antenna a future possibility. Read More
Army transforms its fleet of bomb-detecting robots to common chassis, standards

A new deal with Endeavor Robotics is designed to speed the Army’s move to new ground robots built upon a common chassis. Read More
A new polyurethane-based material could mean self-hardening, almost impenetrable helmets

The Army Research Laboratory has developed a polyurethane elastomer that withstands high-speed micro bullets, and could be used for helmets, face shields, and vests. Read More
OPED: new conformal batteries expedite moves to a digital soldier

New conformal batteries better enable soldier-mounted tech such as computers, navigation system and night vision. Read More
Firm develops rugged navigation device for a GPS-denied environment

The Army and DOD are working with industry to engineer networking technologies able to connect combat forces in an environment where GPS systems are jammed or disabled. Read More
Concerns mount over spread of hypersonic technology

RAND study calls the emerging missile capability "destabilizing.” Read More
The Army’s new medical data link connects medevac helicopters and hospitals

MEDHUB uses a system of wireless sensors to transmit real-time patient data to better prepare hospitals to treat them once they arrive. Read More
Army soldiers get new vision display sensors in mine-protected combat vehicles

The Army is developing a new touchscreen display for soldiers to access sensor data. Read More
Army upgrades ruggedized vehicle-mounted computers, force tracking software

The Army is preparing to select a vendor to build a new Mounted Family of Computer Systems with faster processing speed and an improved user interface. Read More
Wired clothing could save troops from frostbite and bulky gear

The Natick Army Research Center in Massachusetts is working on a nanowire heating technology to keep soldiers warm with less bulk. Read More
Military expands ability to defend against radio-controlled explosives with new JCREW system

The JCREW I1B1 will protect foot soldiers by improving electronic countermeasure capabilities. Read More