The Future Soldier Loadout: Smarter Gear or Dead Weight?

The technology that soldiers carry will shape their performance in combat, overall mission success, and personal safety. The next generation of American soldiers will likely operate with systems that blur the line between human and machine. This evolution is being worked out in real time, with former servicemembers examining how frontline capabilities may evolve over the next decade. They also discuss the potential constraints and challenges of integrating this advanced gear.