‘IRON MAN’ BULLET-PROOF LIQUID ARMOUR

THAT GIVES SOLDIERS SUPER-HUMAN STRENGTH

U.S. Scientists are working on next-generation combat wear for soldiers inspired by the nano suit worn in the Iron Man films - and say it could be just two years away.

The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (Talos) would effectively give its wearer superpowers, such as the ability to see in the dark, super-human strength and a way of deflecting bullets.

It is aimed at providing Navy SEALS and Special Forces with enhanced mobility and protection technologies - and will be tested in 2018.

‘The ultimate purpose of the TALOS project is to produce a prototype in 2018,’ Lt. Cmdr. Matt Allen, SOCOM spokesman, told Scout Warrior.

‘That prototype will then be evaluated for operational impact,’

The technologies currently being developed include body suit-type exoskeletons, strength and

powerincreasing systems and additional protection.

A SOCOM statement said some of the potential technologies planned for TALOS research and development include advanced armour, command and control computers, power generators, and enhanced mobility exoskeletons.

Also, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing a next-generation kind of armour called ‘liquid body armour.’

It ‘transforms from liquid to solid in milliseconds when a magnetic field or electrical current is applied,’ the Army website said.

It will also have ‘nerves’ in the form of sensors that lie against the skin to monitor core body temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, body position and hydration levels..

The basis of the suit is believed to be built upon work done by an MIT professor who is developing ‘liquid armour’.

Professor Gareth Mckinley has been working on his ‘liquid armour’ technology for 11 years, which is focused on the flow of unusual materials, according to the University.

His team’s research is based on his understanding of how liquids can be elastic or solid in certain situations.

It is aimed at providing Navy SEALS and Special Forces with enhanced mobility and protection technologies - and will be tested in 2018