US calls Russia's new armor 'terminator'

Designed to cover 100% of the body and be completely different, the US was amazed and called the new Russian armor "the terminator".

Bullets cannot penetrate

The completely new armor was introduced by Russia on June 29 at a defense event held at the High Technology Center of the Russian National University of Science and Technology (MISIS).

According to initial information, the armor is a product developed by the Central Institute of Construction Machinery - one of the cradles of weapon design for the Russian army.

This new armor is part of a research program called Legionnaire with the goal of creating a system that protects soldiers from all infantry bullets, artillery fragments and helps soldiers wearing it operate easily in many different terrains and weather conditions.

According to the published images, the armor is designed with a helmet that covers both the head and face. The special feature is that this helmet is integrated with a screen that displays battlefield parameters and a communication system, helping soldiers not only connect with teammates but also other weapon systems to increase combat effectiveness on the battlefield.

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To increase carrying capacity and operate longer on the battlefield as well as on the march, the new armor is designed with a power-assisted exoskeleton.

As soon as Russia publicly revealed this armor, many opinions said that the new armor showed Russia's future military thinking, which focuses on developing automatic combat systems, with soldiers playing the role of controlling and fighting in the rear.

Meanwhile, American media said that when equipped, Russian soldiers will be protected by super armor similar to the terminators in movies.

America is not far behind

Before Russia announced its new exoskeleton suit, the US also surprised the world with its TALOS suit. The US military said the TALOS exoskeleton can help its special forces move easily and flexibly even when carrying objects weighing over 45 kg.

According to sources from the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), this agency officially announced that it will introduce a new generation of armor in 2018. The new costume has special details such as the ability to transform from liquid to solid form and many other advanced devices.

SOCOM is designing a new generation of combat armor to increase strength and protection, helping US special forces survive in combat. The new armor is described by the US press as having an appearance similar to the main character's costume in the Hollywood movie Iran Man.

SOCOM is currently continuing the research, development and testing of the new TALOS armor. This armor will be equipped for US special forces, such as the Navy SEALs, with higher mobility and advanced protection technologies. SOCOM announced that the first TALOS prototype will be launched in 2018.

According to Scout Warrior, the TALOS project has made steady technological progress since efforts intensified under former SOCOM chief Admiral William McCraven, who said at the time he did not want to lose any more special operators.

The U.S. military, research agencies, and contractors involved in the project are continuing their efforts to develop technologies for the exoskeleton, power systems, and enhanced armor. In a statement, SOCOM revealed that the technology being developed for TALOS includes improved armor, command and control computers, power sources, and a flexible exoskeleton.

The US Army website says the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing a next-generation armor called “liquid armor.” This armor will “morph” from liquid to solid when a magnetic field or electric current changes. In addition, TALOS will be equipped with a physiological subsystem with sensors placed close to the skin to measure body temperature, heart rate, and hydration levels.

Meanwhile, CNN said that TALOS cannot help special forces soldiers fly like Hollywood's Iron Man costume, but it is almost like a science fiction version when the armor has the ability to change from liquid to solid state by command.

US military officials also announced that the first TALOS armor would be launched in August 2018. The US Department of Defense did not disclose the cost of research, development and testing of TALOS, but Defense Tech quoted former Senator Tom Coburn estimating the amount to be around 80 million USD.

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