{"id":31149,"date":"2017-10-08T19:12:38","date_gmt":"2017-10-08T19:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2017\/10\/08\/army-gear-update-see-whats-headed-your-way\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T02:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T02:43:42","slug":"army-gear-update-see-whats-headed-your-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/digital-show-dailies\/ausa-digital-show-dailies\/2017\/10\/08\/army-gear-update-see-whats-headed-your-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Army gear update: See what&#8217;s headed your way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1708\" height=\"2400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17173\" data-id=\"17173\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg 1708w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg?resize=214,300 214w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg?resize=768,1079 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg?resize=729,1024 729w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg?resize=1093,1536 1093w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-vest.JPG.jpg?resize=1457,2048 1457w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1708px) 100vw, 1708px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The new Soldier Protection System includes Torso and Extremity Protection, Army Combat Shirt with built-in elbow pads, yoke, and shoulder protection, Integrated Head Protection System, and transition combat eye protection. (Alan Lessig\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17178\" data-id=\"17178\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg 5616w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-handgun.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5616px) 100vw, 5616px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Modular Handgun System, the long-anticipated replacement to the decades old Beretta M9 sidearm, was recently tested by soldiers, sailors and Marines at Fort Bragg, N.C. It is scheduled for delivery to soldiers at the 101st Airborne Division in November. (Courtesy of Sig Sauer)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17183\" data-id=\"17183\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-new-helmet-1.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Integrated Head Protection System has a variety of protection options, depending on a soldier needs, including a detachable visor and mandible to protect soldiers riding in vehicles, especially in positions such as turret gunner. (Larry Furnace\/Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17190\" data-id=\"17190\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-JETS.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-JETS.jpg.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-JETS.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-JETS.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Joint Effects Targeting System is a single-soldier-portable, handheld device that allows soldiers to quickly and accurate acquire, locate and engage targets with precision-guided munitions. (Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2550\" height=\"1543\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17195\" data-id=\"17195\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg 2550w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg?resize=300,182 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg?resize=768,465 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,620 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,929 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-nett-warrior.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1239 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Nett Warrior system is a smartphone-like device that allows commanders in the field to track the location of their soldiers, message them immediately and virtually mark areas and reroute troops on the fly. (Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4288\" height=\"2848\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17198\" data-id=\"17198\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg 4288w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg?resize=768,510 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,680 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1020 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-xm25.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1360 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4288px) 100vw, 4288px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The XM25 multi-shot grenade launcher, designed to help soldiers destroy targets behind walls or around corners, was cancelled this past year, but the requirement to perform those battlefield function remains on the books. (Army),<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1608\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17203\" data-id=\"17203\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg?resize=300,193 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg?resize=768,494 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,659 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,988 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ARM-AUSA-jungle-uniforms.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1317 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Army is in the final stages of approving the fabric to be used for the new jungle Army Combat Uniform. Other design features, such as crotch gussets, or extra patches of fabric on the seams, will be updates to what\u2019s currently available, but some changes recall older versions of the ACU \u2013 fewer pockets and buttons instead of Velcro. Soldiers also will test a newer jungle boot in January. (Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about the new gear here:<\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/news\/your-army\/2017\/10\/08\/army-gear-update-whats-headed-your-way\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" 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