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SOCOM considers performance enhancing drugs in super soldier endeavor

by Brian Seay

Performance enhancing drugs are not off the table as U.S. Special Operations Command works to boost the physical and mental abilities of soldiers.

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DARPA’s Squad X initiative seeks ‘innovative’ tech to enhance troops’ real-time situational awareness

by Brent McCluskey

DARPA’s Squad X initiative is inviting bright minds to submit their ideas for an integrated digital system to enhance situational awareness on the squad level.

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Future troops to use night-vision contact lenses (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

Night-Vision Contacts May Be Coming Your Way Scientists are using an atom-thin material called graphene to create night-vision contact lenses that could be used by future troops. Scientists at the University of Michigan are heading up the project and are currently developing super-thin infrared light sensors that could be layered over contact lenses to provide […]

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