Monday, June 28, 2010

The British Soldier Of The Future

Changing: A British soldier wearing the clothing of the future, current operational clothing and what British soldiers were wearing five years ago (From left to right)

The British Soldier Of The Future: Star Wars Helmet And Sharpshooter Rifle To Take On Taliban -- The Daily Mail

Armed to the teeth with the latest in technology, this is the new face of the British soldier.

And if he looks a little familiar, it's probably because you've seen something very similar in the Star Wars movies.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1289551/The-British-soldier-future-Star-Wars-helmet-sharpshooter-rifle-Taliban.html#ixzz0s7FAtI1f

Gone is the old style 'pudding-bowl' helmet. In its place is one which features ear protection to shield the user from loud bangs and a mouthguard - yet also allows human voices to be heard clearly, and comes with side-mounted torches to assist in night operations.

Read more ....

My Comment: I am still waiting for my terminator robots.

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