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The science fiction video game-style equipment is designed to save the lives of soldiers in modern battlefield situations, such as roadside bombs or close combat with high-powered assault weapons.
Face protection, in particular, has become paramount, with the US opting for maximum vision for its soldiers in battle conditions.
Taiwan's military armour for one of its elite combat units, designed for maximum protection against close range shots features full-faced masks and bullet proof body armour including chest and leg protection.
Soldiers wearing the uniform have been likened to the character Deathstroke in Teen Titans, or the Footclan from TMNT.
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Current superhero maybe, but in any sane time or place they look like what they are. Fascist thugs.
Taiwanese Special Forces troops in bullet proof body armour and full face vests. Picture: Supplied. Source: NewsComAu
THEY look like superheroes or supervillains from the big screen, only they are real life soldiers.
New high-tech equipment and body armour developed for armies around the world is turning troops into flesh and blood versions of video game warriors.The science fiction video game-style equipment is designed to save the lives of soldiers in modern battlefield situations, such as roadside bombs or close combat with high-powered assault weapons.
Taiwan’s military uniform for close range combat features full-faced masks. Picture: Supplied. Source: NewsComAu
Taiwan's military armour for one of its elite combat units, designed for maximum protection against close range shots features full-faced masks and bullet proof body armour including chest and leg protection.
The equipment is designed to save the soldiers in modern battlefield situations. Picture: Supplied. Source: NewsComAu
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Current superhero maybe, but in any sane time or place they look like what they are. Fascist thugs.
