Russia Develops Camouflage Suit to Counteract Heat-Seeking Threats

Russian specialists are currently in the process of creating a camouflage suit aimed at mitigating the risks posed by heat-seeking technologies.

HiderX Company, the entity leading the project, claims that the suit is designed to obscure the wearer's silhouette and protect against heat-seeking sensors.

The undisclosed Russian technology utilized in the suit involves coating the fabric with a specific mixture, details of which have not been disclosed. The primary function of the suit is to screen the surrounding temperature of objects, providing a means for Russian soldiers to evade detection by hostile heat-seeking devices.

All available camouflage suits do not fully conceal the object. "We learned to hide the object from a heat seeker, conceal its heat signature. The products are used in commando units. The camouflage suit makes a soldier look like an unnatural object. Heat seekers see the silhouette diluted," HiderX told Russian state-controlled TASS.

HiderX Company acknowledges the limitations of existing camouflage suits, asserting that none have succeeded in fully concealing objects from heat seekers. The ongoing trials of the new suit are expected to conclude by the end of January, shedding light on its effectiveness in practical scenarios.

The lightweight design of the suit, weighing 350 grams, and its compact nature enable easy portability, allowing Russian troops increased flexibility in the field.

HiderX Company emphasizes the screening technology incorporated into the fabric, aiming to hide the heat signature of the wearer. Unlike traditional methods that may prove inefficient over time, the company asserts that the new suit facilitates natural heat exchange as the fabric breathes, potentially minimizing negative consequences for soldiers.

As trials progress, the Russian military anticipates assessing the suit's utility, particularly in the context of commando units operating in challenging environments.