7 breakthrough technologies to create next-gen super soldiers

The article outlines seven breakthrough technologies poised to create next-generation super soldiers by enhancing physical strength, situational awareness, and cognitive abilities beyond normal human limits. Key advancements include powered exoskeletons, such as those developed by Sarcos Robotics and DARPA’s Warrior Web, which augment soldiers’ strength and endurance to carry heavier loads with reduced fatigue and injury risk. Augmented reality visors like IVAS integrate thermal imaging, GPS, and tactical data directly into a soldier’s field of view, enabling enhanced navigation and threat detection even in challenging environments. Next-generation body armor employs innovative materials like shear-thickening liquid armor and 3D-printed ceramics to provide superior ballistic protection while maintaining mobility and reducing weight. Further technologies focus on integrating biological and digital enhancements. Brain-computer interfaces, exemplified by DARPA’s N3 program, aim to enable soldiers to control drones and systems through neural signals without invasive surgery, facilitating real-time interaction with multiple digital tools. Biotechnology advances include genetic engineering and engineered microbes