Weight of Combat Gear Is Taking Toll

[William F. Owen]

I accept that there is a real issue with weight adversely affecting combat performance. The pendulum has swung to far in one direction now and it is certainly hoped that initiatives like the above programme will help bring all aspects into balance.

Don't hold your breath. The document is asking for the wind.
If we really wanted to, you could already make a substantial weight saving by reducing coverage and ballistic standards. We can do that now. We choose not to.
It's nothing to do with science and technology. It is an entirely policy based discussion.