- The Russian defense contractor Rostec just demonstrated a stealth camouflaged helmet on Tuesday at the Army-2018 Forum in Moscow.
- Rostec said the electrically-operated material is able to change color depending on the camouflaged surface and environment, and can be applied like ordinary paint.
- Rostec showed off the camouflage coating, although no video seems to exist yet of it actually changing color, to a next-generation combat suit. Rostec says it can be applied to any kind of base, such as armored vehicles.
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Russia just showed off new stealth camouflage that supposedly can change colors rapidly to conceal troops
The electrically-operated stealth camouflage coating can be applied to any base like ordinary paint, but no video of the material actually changing color exists yet.
The Russian defense contractor Rostec just showed off a stealth camouflaged helmet that they claim can change colors quickly and even display moving images to better conceal Russian troops.
The third-generationRatnik-3 suit"comprises five integrated systems that include life support, command and communication, engaging, protection and energy saving subsystems,", a Russian state-owned media outlet, previously reported.
In total, the suit comes with 59 items, including apowered exoskeletonthat supposedly gives the soldier more strength and stamina, along with cutting-edge body armor and a helmet and visor that shields the soldier's entire face.
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