Subscribe to Print Edition | Fri., September 05, 2008 Elul 5, 5768 | | Israel Time: 17:08 (EST+7)
Haaretz israel news English
web haaretz.com
  Back to Homepage
Haaretz Toolbar
Diplomacy
Defense Jewish World Opinion National
Print Edition
Car Rental
Books Haaretz Magazine Business Real Estate Easy Start Travel Week's End Anglo File
Comments:  10
Last update - 04:55 04/09/2008
New 'chameleon' uniforms meant to boost IDF performance in different environments
By Haaretz Staff and Channel 10
Tags: IDF, Israel, camouflage

The Israel Defense Forces is currently negotiating with an American company in a bid to acquire recently developed state-of-the-art camouflage uniforms.

To improve readiness on both Israel's northern and southern fronts, the IDF is seeking uniforms that can adapt to different physical surroundings and even seasons.


T
Advertisement
he U.S. Army developed the Chameleon Uniforms, following research on animal camouflage patterns, as a result of its presence in Afghanistan.


Related articles:
  • Four wheels and an electronic brain: Meet IDF's newest soldier
  • IDF to spend NIS 550 million on reservist units in coming year
  • IDF to reestablish unit aimed at monitoring military telephones

    Also on Haaretz.com TV:
  • Kibbutzim enjoy long-awaited comeback as defectors come home
  • Former IDF officer promotes peace through video game
  • NBA's finest train women basketball hopefuls in East Jerusalem

    For more video news and features, visit Haaretz.com TV.
    • Bookmark to del.icio.us  
     
    Playing with fire
    Sarkozy warns Iran it risks Israeli strike on nuke program.
    Our own desert island
    Israel tries to lure 'Big Brother' type U.S. reality TV series.
      1.   one word, THERMAL VISION 08:10  |  VIPER 04/09/08
      2.   Thermal Vision - Viper 12:47  |  Snake Tamer 04/09/08
      3.   Thats nothing! Olmert&Co change policies to suit Condy. 16:18  |  Alan SA 04/09/08
      4.   #1, VIPER is right... 17:03  |  Silvienne 04/09/08
      5.   Zelig`s magic 20:48  |  Zelig 04/09/08
      6.   Terrorists can`t afford thermal vision 21:50  |  Slappy 04/09/08
      7.   I thought the IDF was worried because its budget has been cut 01:16  |  zionist forever 05/09/08
      8.   #4, SILVIENNE, my friend thats right 02:50  |  VIPER 05/09/08
      9.   Whatever protects our IDF soldiers is worth the investment! 03:44  |  Akiva P 05/09/08
      10.   #6, Slappy, if that were true... 17:02  |  Silvienne 05/09/08
     Read & React
    Rosenblum: Israeli leaders want to be Obama
    Responses: 10
    Pfeffer: Jewish Agency has signed its own death certificate
    Responses: 70
    Greenberg: The hero on flight 11
    Responses: 13
    Nasrallah: We still seek fallen guerillas' bodies
    Responses: 48
    Top IDF officer: Israel not prepared for next war
    Responses: 29
    Chabad envoy to Alaska: Palin staunch friend of Jews
    Responses: 27


    More Headlines
    16:25 Israel okays arms transfer to Palestinian Authority
    16:25 Hamas' Meshal agrees to pass Noam Shalit's letter to Gilad
    16:29 Nasrallah: Freeing Shaba won`t stop struggle against Israel
    16:28 This Ramadan, Arab TV seeks big ratings from captive audience
    16:28 Iran to Sarkozy: Our nukes don't pose threat to region, world
    14:27 McCain takes swipe at Bush, pledges to recover Americans' trust
    01:25 Chabad envoy to Alaska: Palin staunch friend of Jews
    16:26 France mulls EU mission to help Palestinian security forces
    08:39 Top IDF officer: Israel not prepared for next war
    07:26 Assad: We won't cut ties with Hezbollah, despite Israel talks
    13:17 VIDEO / Police detonate device allegedly aimed for target of Bat Yam shooting
    10:08 Nir Barkat campaign first to pursue Anglo constituents in Jerusalem
    12:39 Parents of 3-year-old disabled child arrested for allegedly abusing, burning daughter
    08:19 Kadima sources: Olmert undermining successor to stay in power for longer
    Previous Editions
    Special Offers
    Advertisement
    Fattal Hotel Chain
    Perfectly located hotels on best resorts of Israel.
    JMG your online solution
    Jewish Singles Personal Ads
    Find the love of your life on JDate.com
    MBA in Israel in English
    APPLY NOW! Limited spaces available
    Israel's Premier Real Estate Website
    www. israel-property.com
    Hebrew Summer courses
    From $39.95
    ISRAEL BONDS Build Israel
    Israel bonds - a multi-purpose way to celebrate Israel's 60th
    Eldan Rent a Car
    Israel's leading car rental company offers you a 20% discount on all online reservations
    Junkyard
    Junk a car - get free towing nationwide and a tax-deductible receipt
    Home | TV | Print Edition | Diplomacy | Opinion | Arts & Leisure | Sports | Jewish World | Underground | Site rules |
    Real Estate in Israel | Travel to Israel with Haaretz | Hotels Israel | Restaurants Israel | Tourist attractions Israel | Shops Israel
    birthright Israel | Search engine marketing
    Haaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, offers real-time breaking news, opinions and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz.com provides extensive and in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish World and the Middle East, including defense, diplomacy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the peace process, Israeli politics, Jerusalem affairs, international relations, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Israeli business world and Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora.
    © Copyright  Haaretz. All rights reserved