Ukraine Introduces Camoflage That Reduces Soldiers' Thermal Image

The new anti-thermal suits reflect the thermal signature of the surrounding environment which renders soldiers' almost invisible. This is especially helpful in cold weather when troops' body heat becomes a heightened beacon for drones. JL

Defense Express reports:

 

Ukraine is introducing anti-thermal suits that render soldiers nearly invisible to enemy thermal imagers and drones. Designed to mask body heat, these anti-thermal suits make the wearer undetectable to night vision devices, thermal imagers, and reconnaissance UAVs. Their effectiveness has already been confirmed in combat.This feature is especially valuable in cold weather, when thermal signatures are more prominent. "Our suits reflect the thermal signature of the surrounding environment." 

Ukraine’s 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Mariupol Brigade is taking a step into the future by introducing anti-thermal suits that render soldiers nearly invisible to enemy thermal imagers and drones

The brigade’s press service reported this on March 19.

A published video on the brigade’s page showcases the effectiveness of these innovative suits. They are vital for reconnaissance units, assault groups, snipers, and evacuation teams. In combat situations, where a single unnecessary movement can mean life or death, the ability to remain undetected is essential.

"This is not science fiction—this is the reality of modern warfare. Anti-thermal suits are changing the rules of the battlefield, making soldiers invisible to enemy thermal imagers and drones," reads the statement under the video.

Screenshot from the video of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade

Designed to mask body heat, these anti-thermal suits make the wearer undetectable to night vision devices, thermal imagers, and reconnaissance UAVs. Their effectiveness has already been confirmed in combat.

 

"These technologies are critically important for assault groups, reconnaissance units, snipers, and even evacuation missions. And this is just the beginning," the brigade stated.

Screenshot from the video of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade

The developers behind this camouflage shared some details about their innovation. According to Oleksandr, the founder of the Rozvidka project, these suits help soldiers advance unnoticed toward enemy-controlled positions, where thermal detection is a serious risk. This feature is especially valuable in cold weather, when thermal signatures are more prominent.

"Our suits reflect the thermal signature of the surrounding environment and function like chameleons," said the founder of the Rozvidka project.

Screenshot from the video of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade