Natick takes protective eyewear into future
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DefenceTalkWhen it comes to the very best in vision protection for the warfighter, researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center make sure the eyes have it. “Eyesight is fundamental to a Soldier’s job, making vision protection of critical importance,” said Brian Kimball, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/natick-takes-protective-eyewear-into-future-59627/
US Army designing next-generation protective mask
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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/
US Army continues to expand body armor analysis work to protect Soldiers
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DefenceTalkResearchers from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL continue to expand body armor analysis work to protect Soldiers – not only protecting their lives, but also their daily life functions after treatment and recovery. The team of researchers, who work in the Warfighter Survivability Branch of ARL’s Survivability Lethality Analysis Directorate, implement methodology to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-continues-to-expand-body-armor-analysis-work-to-protect-soldiers-58937/
New Army first aid kit includes eye protection, strap cutter
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DefenceTalkThe Army is now issuing to Soldiers the more robust, more streamlined “Individual First Aid Kit II” as replacement for the older kit which was built inside an ammunition pouch for a Squad Automatic Weapon. The IFAK II contains all the supplies of the old kit, with the addition of a second tourniquet, a tactical […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-first-aid-kit-includes-eye-protection-strap-cutter-49894/
Israel Developing ‘Windbreaker’ for Aircraft Protection
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DefenceTalkAs anti-aircraft shoulder missiles fall into the hands of terrorist organizations and guerrilla groups around the world and threaten a variety of planes, aircraft defense systems are constantly being developed. Until now, what has the solution to this threat been? How can laser beams help? And what solutions are on the horizon? As anti-aircraft shoulder […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-developing-windbreaker-for-aircraft-protection-49629/
Saab Self-Protection System for the Indian Advanced Light Helicopter
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DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has received two orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), India, for serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation on the Indian Army’s and Air force’s Advanced Light Helicopter. The orders have a total value of approximately SEK 216 million (USD 33 million). Saab’s Integrated Defensive Aids […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-self-protection-system-for-the-indian-advanced-light-helicopter-49142/
CID cyber tips: Protecting your online identity
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DefenceTalkNow more than ever, Soldiers, Army civilians, and family members rely on the Internet to work, study, stay connected with family and friends, pay their bills or simply unwind. For criminals, the Internet provides an endless stream of potential targets to be victimized. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually receives […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cid-cyber-tips-protecting-your-online-identity-49123/
Upgrade to Self-Protection System Keeps AWACS Safe
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DefenceTalkOn a cool and cloudy morning, personnel from NAPMA, Force Command and the E-3A Component landed in Manching, Germany, for a ceremony in commemoration of the completion of the NATO E-3A Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter Measures (LAIRCM) Retrofit Program. The LAIRCM project to install a Northrop Grumman countermeasure system on the NATO E-3A AWACS started […]https://www.defencetalk.com/upgrade-to-self-protection-system-keeps-awacs-safe-49088/
Army Scientists Collaborate for Stronger Laser Protection
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DefenceTalkJust as sunglasses protect the wearer’s eyes from the ultraviolet rays of the summer sun, some materials protect eyes and sensors from laser devices. U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientists are looking at findings from university partners to determine which materials provide the most effective protection against lasers. “Bringing new levels of protection from lasers to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-scientists-collaborate-for-stronger-laser-protection-48767/
Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) launched
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DefenceTalkUK Government and a group of Britain’s leading defence and security companies today announce that they have joined forces to launch the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP), aimed at bolstering the security of the UK against cyber attack through action within the defence industry. Collective expertise Recognizing that cyber attacks are a serious threat to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defence-cyber-protection-partnership-dcpp-launched-48310/