It comes with a new four-point harness to keep the helmet more stable when night vision equipment is fitted to it.

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There has also been a discussion about sending night vision equipment.

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The U.S. military has also invested in a range of flexible solar-panel technologies designed to power everything from night vision equipment and image intensification devices to laser-range finders, battlefield-ready laptop computers.

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Advanced night-vision equipment and image-intensifier tubes -- the backbone of night-fighting capability.

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And of course, we shouldn't forget Vladikavkaz Technology Center's Baspik , which makes high-tech night-vision equipment--just what every sapper team needs anywhere in the world.

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Weather radar for adverse conditions such as fog, and night vision goggles are among the equipment fitted.

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The Obama administration has been considering providing non-lethal military equipment, including night vision goggles, body armor and military training.

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Communications equipment, armor, night vision goggles, and vehicles are among items being discussed, Hayden said.

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The duo were inspired by the energy needs of people who would not have ready access to the electric grid, particularly soldiers in the field, who often carry as much as 20 pounds of batteries to power their communications equipment, laptops and night-vision goggles, according to the news release.

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