SOF - Special Operations
New life preserver sought for US Army parachute ops
Representatives at the US Army’s Natick Soldier System Center have begun the search for a new life preserver designed for use during airborne operations.
According to a ‘sources sought’ announcement released on 19 January, service representatives have identified an equipment gap within the current legacy parachutist floatation systems, including ...
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