CHANGE: Army funding next generation Special Ops combat armor. We’re not in Starship Troopers or John Steakley territory yet, but closer: “The suit may use liquid armor, currently under development at MIT, which has the ability to transform from a “liquid to solid in milliseconds when a magnetic field or electrical current is applied.” The goal is full-body ballistic protection, theoretically allowing the wearer to literally walk through a stream of bullets. A panel that rests against the skin would be able to detect and respond to the body’s core temperature, skin temperature, heart rate, and hydration levels. The suit would also provide basic life support such as heat, air, and oxygen. The US Special Operations Command is looking for revolutionary new gear assisting troops in exceeding human performance in combat.”