The Marine Corps has ended a plan to revamp its physical fitness uniform, according to the service. The initiative lasted nearly three years but produced no new uniform. In 2020, the service set out to redesign the trunks and undershirt that make up the Marine Corps...
The Indian Navy is looking to introduce an ergonomic design of overalls for women serving on board warships, with the move coming on the back of their induction in the personnel below officer rank (PBOR) cadre for the first time, and their numbers poised to steadily...
All East and West Coast Navy ship crews are slated to receive the two-piece, flame retardant uniform the service has billed as the “primary at-sea” option by next year, officials confirmed. The Navy created the uniform, known as the 2-Piece Organizational Clothing...
Leaders of Marine units can let their service members wear nonstandard uniform items amid a long-term shortage of the regular camouflage uniform. The Marine Corps says it won’t have a full stock of the woodland-pattern camouflage combat utility uniform ― the everyday...
Industry trade groups, including NAUMD, sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives voicing concern over a provision in FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would institute a DOD procurement ban on various articles, including...
After the shoulder ripped on one of Sgt. Ethan Underwood’s camouflage blouses while he was in a martial arts course in September 2022, the Marine sergeant went looking for a replacement. He tried the Marine Corps Exchange ― the “one-stop shopping destination” for...
The Navy is modifying its maternity uniform pilot program so pregnant sailors may choose the uniforms that accommodate their work environment best — rather than receive one of each type of maternity uniform and a standard cardigan. The update aims to reduce sea bag...
Ireland’s Defence Forces is to undergo a dramatic wardrobe change, replacing its current uniforms with new US military-style combat clothing. The current camouflage uniforms, which are unique to the Defence Forces and are sometimes lightheartedly referred to as...
Global manufacturer of military fabrics, worn by armed forces across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australasia, Carrington Textiles, has announced the appointment of its new Head of Defence and Security, Graham Dobson. Graham’s focus will be the development of...
The Marines took a major step forward in acquiring a combat utility uniform that builds in fire resistance, minimizes visibility and adds comfort, releasing a highly anticipated solicitation in May that lists the must-have features and requirements for the new...
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, has partnered with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cornell University, Ohio-based contractor UES, Inc. and the Palmer Muskox Farm in Palmer, Alaska to explore the use of synthetic muskox wool keratin fibers in...
In a major development, the Indian Army last week decided to adopt a common uniform for Brigadier and above rank officers irrespective of the parent cadre and appointment. Adopting a common uniform for Army officials will also reinforce the Indian Army’s character to...
