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Proposed Land Warrior Helmet Knuckle Reduces Strain, Enables Replacement
Land Warrior-Initial Capability (LW-IC) used a hardwired cable to connect a soldier's helmet and torso electronics.  As a result, if the cable failed, service personnel had to replace the helmet, too.  For Land Warrior-Stryker Interoperable (LW-SI), Minnesota Defense has proposed an innovative quick-disconnect system with a multi-directional knuckle.  The helmet knuckle facilitates field service and enables rapid disconnect by right- and left-handed soldiers.
19 Sep 03

Man-in-the-Loop Landmines Save Lives After the Battle
In 1998, President Clinton committed the United States to cease using the most dangerous forms of anti-personnel mines by 2003. In response, the US Army funded an Alliant Techsystems (ATK) initiative to develop mines that reduce collateral damage. ATK then enlisted Minnesota Defense to assist with the design and manufacture of the alternative landmine's grenade launcher electrical interconnect, battery carriage, and battery electrical interface.
19 Sep 03

Using Nanotechnology to Develop Wearable, Rugged Cables with Unmatched EMI/RFI Protection
Minnesota Defense has begun development of Soldier Interconnect 2.0.  Soldier Interconnect 2.0 is a system of cables, connectors, and terminators with unmatched flexibility, durability, and shielding.  It will enable soldier-worn personal area networks (PANs) that are comfortable, rugged, and resistant to noise (e.g. radio interference or electronic warfare).  Based on the only field-tested soldier interconnect system one used in Afghanistan and Iraq Soldier Interconnect 2.0 will directly benefit future versions of the Land Warrior and Objective Force Warrior.
19 Sep 03