Army’s New Protective Lens Features Sensors that React to Changing Light
The Transition Combat Eye Protection lens is designed to respond to visible light instead of UV rays.
Protective Equipment
Army Orders $40 Million of its Newest Body Armor
Coming your way in 2020.
Army to Issue Latest Armored Groin Protection to Paratroopers
Soldiers at Fort Bragg will soon receive the Army's latest attempt at armor protection for the genitals and groin area.
Marines to Ramp Up Tests on Hearing Protection Troops Might Actually Wear
The devices meant to protect Marines' hearing can sometimes dull their senses, leaving some to ditch the gear altogether.
Air Force Studying Spider Silk for Stronger Body Armor, Parachutes
Researchers are looking to arachnids to engineer new synthetic materials that are stronger than Kevlar.
Bill Would Allow Troops to Keep Blown-Up Protective Gear as a Memento
A provision in the defense budget bill aims to make it easier to donate protective gear to the service members who wore it.
Army to Field New Body Armor Vest Starting Next Summer
Army equipment officials plan to begin fielding the service's new Modular Scalable Vest, or MSV, by next summer.
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Army Asks Retired Soldiers in Health Care Fields to Come Back for COVID-19 Fight
The Army has a message for its retirees: Uncle Sam wants you to help fight the novel coronavirus.
Thousands of US Troops Will Be Stuck Overseas Under Sweeping New Travel Ban
The new ban affected some 90,000 troops.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Contains Nearly $20 Billion for Veterans
The $330 billion COVID-19 appropriations bill also includes money for the Defense Department and health-related agencies.
Navy Is Hardest-Hit Military Service in Coronavirus Outbreak
The Navy has about a third of the military’s coronavirus patients.
Meet the Army Lieutenant Racing to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine
A doctoral candidate is the only active-duty service member on the Army team developing a potential vaccine.