US Army develops stealth armor for soldiers
The US military is racing with Russia in technology to produce clothing that helps infantry soldiers become invisible to enemy radar.
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US Army soldiers fighting on the battlefield. Photo:Task and Purpose |
The US Army is researching and developing a new type of clothing that can absorb radar waves, to help soldiers "hide" more easily on the battlefield.Task and PurposeMay 14 news.
"While many types of radar absorbent materials (RAM) for vehicles, weapons, and silos have been developed, infantrymen still lack a lightweight uniform that reduces the likelihood of detection by modern ground and battlefield surveillance radars (GSR)," the US Army said.
The US Army wants the new clothing to be made from materials that can absorb Ku and X-band radar waves, which can detect objects from up to 12 km away. In addition, the fabric used to make the clothing must be durable, stretchy and breathable. "It must withstand temperatures from -34 to 50 degrees Celsius in humid climates," the US Army representative emphasized.
The US military's move comes as the Russian Ministry of Defense recently announced the successful development of a similar suit that not only makes soldiers invisible to radar but also protects them from all types of biological pathogens.
