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The Russians say they thwarted a plot to blow up FPV drone operators with explosive-laden goggles.
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Explosive-Laden Goggles Sent To Russian FPV Drone Operators

By Howard Altman

Posted on Feb 7, 2025

A member of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) seen wearing a Mitznefet, or 'chef's hat'
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Israeli Troops’ ‘Chef’s Hat’ Helmet Covers Explained

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 13, 2023

Here’s The Story Behind That Viral Video Of Napoleonic Armor Smashed Through By A Cannonball
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Here’s The Story Behind That Viral Video Of Napoleonic Armor Smashed Through By A Cannonball

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jan 6, 2022

Army Halts Widely-Hyped Multi-Billion Dollar Advanced Augmented Reality Goggle Program (Updated)
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Army Halts Widely-Hyped Multi-Billion Dollar Advanced Augmented Reality Goggle Program (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Oct 14, 2021

This Is What A Black Hawk Helicopter Looks Like Through The Army’s New Night Vision Goggles
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This Is What A Black Hawk Helicopter Looks Like Through The Army’s New Night Vision Goggles

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Jul 8, 2021

Check Out This Backpack-Mounted Signals Intelligence System Worn By A Marine Special Operator
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Check Out This Backpack-Mounted Signals Intelligence System Worn By A Marine Special Operator

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on May 28, 2021

Army Makes Gargantuan Bet On New Augmented Reality Goggles For Its Soldiers
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Army Makes Gargantuan Bet On New Augmented Reality Goggles For Its Soldiers

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Apr 4, 2021

The View Through The Army’s New Night Vision Goggles Looks Straight Out Of A Video Game
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The View Through The Army’s New Night Vision Goggles Looks Straight Out Of A Video Game

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

When You Get “Killed” In A Chinese Wargame Smoke Pops Out The Top Of Your Helmet
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When You Get “Killed” In A Chinese Wargame Smoke Pops Out The Top Of Your Helmet

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

This Is What Color Night Vision Looks Like And It Stands To Be A Game Changer
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This Is What Color Night Vision Looks Like And It Stands To Be A Game Changer

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jul 5, 2019

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces
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Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 30, 2019

Soldiers Can Look Like Star Wars Bounty Hunters With This Crazy Helmet
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Soldiers Can Look Like Star Wars Bounty Hunters With This Crazy Helmet

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 24, 2019

This Is What A Continental Army Soldier Carried During The Revolutionary War
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This Is What A Continental Army Soldier Carried During The Revolutionary War

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Jun 14, 2019

Air Controller Wowed By Pilot’s Ability To See Mystery Object Over Las Vegas With Night Vision (Updated)
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Air Controller Wowed By Pilot’s Ability To See Mystery Object Over Las Vegas With Night Vision (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Mar 21, 2019

This Crazy Contraption Was Supposed To Help Aussie Troops Carry Their Guns. It Did The Opposite.
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This Crazy Contraption Was Supposed To Help Aussie Troops Carry Their Guns. It Did The Opposite.

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 15, 2019

The Pentagon’s Tiny Covert Mics That Clip Onto Your Teeth Are A Game Changer
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The Pentagon’s Tiny Covert Mics That Clip Onto Your Teeth Are A Game Changer

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 12, 2018