Future Warrior

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by the future battle uniform worn by the infantry troops in Robert Heinlein's Starship Troopers, dreaming of the day such would become reality. That day is almost here, some 65 or so years after Heinlein envisioned it.

Two uniform systems are under development. The Future Force Warrior system will be available for fielding to soldiers in 2010. The Vision 2020 Future Warrior system, which will follow on the concept of the 2010 Future Force Warrior system, is scheduled to be ready 10 years later. The new systems include a weapon, head-to-toe individual protection, onboard computer network, soldier-worn power sources, and enhanced human performance.