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Cobra-Plus-Composite1021 — The new,Cobra Plus lightweight helmet from Revision Military is also included in the kit, to provide increased blunt-impact protection. Face and mandible guards can be added for certain roles. The helmet's shape is designed to integrate with the armor and daysack so that weapons can be used comfortably even in prone positions. Photo: Revision Military

Virtus Lightens the Load for British Combat Troops

The Virtus system is the first infantry combat suite to employ the Dynamic Weight Distribution (DWD) system, an innovative load distribution system developed by the Israeli company Source Tactical Gear over the past three years.

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Tamir Eshel

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Sep 23, 2015

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Several configurations of the Virtus kit, which includes over 50 items. Over 82,000 kits are required to equip the British combat units. — Several configurations of the Virtus kit, which includes over 50 items. Over 82,000 kits are required to equip the entire British forces.

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