Army evaluates machine gun suppressors, exoskeletons, backpack generators and more
Todd South
The Army’s Maneuver Battle Lab recently kicked off its months-long, annual experiments on new gear for squads and small units. This year’s focus runs from new machine gun suppressors to counter-drone technology.
The first assessment of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment happened in late October and included the M240 suppressor, but the core of the work will begin after the holidays when soldiers run squad and platoon-level force-on-force training.
In those phases, new tech such as digital-capable squad radio, electronic blank ammunition, mini-generators and other alternative fuels will be tested out in nearly real-world scenarios.
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/11/24/army-evaluates-machine-gun-suppressors-exoskeletons-backpack-generators-and-more/
