Making Ghost Soldiers: Camouflage of the Future

Published: June 8, 2018, 7:02 p.m.

An international team of scientists from NATO member and partner countries met in rural Germany to carry out field trials on a variety of camouflage materials. The ultimate goal for the future, is creating camouflage systems able to elude hyperspectral cameras. Research on camouflage is key to improving soldiers’ security and helping ensure success for their missions. Footage includes interviews with a scientist, Marek Strandberg, NATO Science and Technology Organization, along with various shots of scientists at work in the field using hyperspectral camera systems. Drone footage of rural German forest.