Army’s blunt trauma tests on pigs, cadavers may aid body armor designs
Grisly though some of the experiments might be, they get closer to simulating the real effects of body armor blows on live personnel.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan
A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Kessler
Gear adrift is not a gift, but a potentially deadly escape hazard
Unsecured gear during a 2017 MV-22 crash created obstacles for Marines trying to escape the sinking aircraft.
By Shawn Snow
Here’s how the Corps could shave about 6 pounds off your body armor
The new plates are being crafted for light intensity threat environments.
By Shawn Snow
F-35 landing gear collapses after in-flight emergency
An F-35A was left sitting nose down at Eglin AFB.
By Aaron Mehta
The Army wants to replace the ‘Mickey Mouse’ cold weather boots
Three models of the boot replacement are expected to be tested by Army researchers.
By Todd South
These pieces of medical gear aim to take the strain off the combat life-saving medic or corpsman
The Pelvic Binder and Gunfighter Belt were two items that Cromedical Gear recently displayed at the annual Warrior East Expo in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
By Todd South
Fresh essentials for your next summer ride
These five new gear items will spice up your weekend ride before you even hit the road.
By John Mata
5 new helmet designs for Summer 2018
A collection of the freshest motorcycle lids on the market for this summer.
By John Mata
5 waterproof motorcycle gloves for spring riding
Keep your hands dry and control your ride.
By John Mata
Go-to motorcycle gear for spring
Check out these five pieces of gear just in time for your spring rides.
By Gaz Boulanger
Military Times Outdoor Gear Guide: Top knives, blades and ... a chow kit?
From fillet knives to all-in-ones, check out the best new blades and tools for you or your favorite outdoorsman.
By Ken Perrotte