When Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond reported to the Pentagon for his first day as Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force (USSF) in 2019, he began the process of standing up the first new military service in 72 years. Raymond’s responsibilities were...
U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company and the nation’s largest supplier of military and related high-performance gear for professionals, announces its inclusion in the prestigious Military Times “2024 Best for Vets: Employers List,” affirming its commitment to supporting and...
From military gear to outdoor apparel: in an interview with David Gatti, European Business Manager at CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics, Body Armor News recently checked out how their yarn plays a crucial role in creating high-performance materials. With over 55 years of...
Soldiers will soon sport a new physical training uniform as the Army looks to conduct another redesign on the gear soldiers sweat in daily. Details are scant as the service is currently developing the new design and features of the standard PT gear. But a new uniform...
The Australian Army’s range of general duties garments is expanding, with four new items being issued to provide warmth through the winter months. The range includes a khaki general duties cardigan, overcoat and sweater, and a black soft-shell jacket, providing...
The Navy is working to rid its outerwear of so-called “forever chemicals,” starting with a new shipboard jacket that hasn’t yet hit the fleet, budget documents reveal. According to justification books accompanying the service’s fiscal 2025 budget request, the Navy has...
They’re not just slacks or skirts, jackets and tops, hats and ties. They’re more than a printed pattern designed to blend into the background. From West Point cadets’ ceremonial swords and hats to functional fatigues, military uniforms convey a sense of belonging; the...
The new Drytech surface-to-surface moisture-wicking spacer fabric from the UK’s Heathcoat Fabrics is designed to bring a new level of comfort and performance to military gear while offering unique moisture management properties. As a supplier to some of Europe’s...
Global military fabrics manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, announced its successful participation at Enforce Tac 2024 in Germany. In partnership with The LYCRA® Company, they showcased Spartan HT Flex Lite, the latest addition to their Defence collection. Engineered...
Military fabrics manufacturer Carrington Textiles revealed last week a cutting-edge technology for the defense market called Stealth, designed to revolutionize thermal signature management via a highly conductive textile technology for superior thermal shielding in...
The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced last week. According to service officials, the NG-IHPS will provide soldiers with...
Marines finally will see fully stocked shelves of camouflage uniforms in summer 2024. That’s when the shortage of the Marine Corps combat utility uniform, the everyday outfit colloquially known as cammies, is set to be resolved, according to Marine spokesman Maj. John...
