Combat Ware has significantly reduced injuries and casualties in combat situations on DDS ships by providing protection for crews and improved communication. Combat Ware 3.0 is the next version which is expected to enter service early in the next decade. Further improved flak jackets will offer better protection but will also be lighter and will be wearable by crews at all times.
Integrated Force Goggles 4.0 will also form part of the next system, as with the jackets they will be made lighter and integrated into the standard headware worn by crews thus allieviating the need to locate and don the goggles in a rapidly changing combat situation. IFG 4.0 will further improve the clarity of displayed messages, IR vision mode and augmented reality displays.
Combat Ware 3.0 forms part of a major review of Damage Control & Casualty Assessment Team (Dcat) procedures. The DDS are also looking at materials used in the interiors of ships and damage containment systems in order to reduce the amount of debris flying around in battle.
