Technology Becomes a Soldier’s Best Friend

Wars, unfortunately, remain a fact of life in a rapidly changing and sometimes unstable world. Technology has played great role in changing how conflicts between nations are handled. But still, these conflicts all too often require manned soldiers to be out in the field keeping an eye on the enemy.

What has helped is that technology is making the soldier’s task more manageable. Better uniforms and armor abound, and technology is enabling soldiers to better receive warnings of impending danger and communicate with others.

Technology has significantly changed what soldiers carry into the battlefield, enhancing their capabilities and survivability. The following gallery has examples.