The U.S. Department of Defense is often accused of casting a wide web, and not that include the “Warrior Web.” This isn’t some nefarious program to wage a secret war in some distant land, but instead it could protect those soldiers who do travel to hostile lands in the not too distant future.
Essentially the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) from the U.S. Department of Defense is developing a prototype one-piece suit intended for soldier use, ala a type of armored underwear, or underwear armor. This “Warrior Web” also covers more than the privates, and certainly more than just privates. All soldiers in the field could benefit from this futuristic attire that could protect soldiers from injury, help the wearer actually sustain body energy and even keep track of vital signs, not to mention look pretty cool in the process.
The idea is that “Warrior Web” could help improve performance, much like compression clothing for sports, allow vital signs such as heart rate to be tracked and even provide some cushion. The project is still under development so it could be a while before it makes it to the prototype stage and even longer before it reaches a testing stage. As of now DARPA is looking for researchers in such advanced fields such as biomechanics, dynamics and materials technology before it fully commits to the project. But if the military goes forward we think it would only be a matter of time before this makes it to the world of fitness.
DARPA Official Website
[Via PSFK: Soldiers May Soon Sport High Tech Underwear Of The Future]