Latest "iron man" stories

US Air Force tests exoskeleton to give cargo-loading porters a boost

They might not be as elaborate as the exosuit Sigourney Weaver used in “Aliens,” but the idea of using tech to bolster human muscles is not far off.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

This wearable Marine tech can boost human performance and track physiological status

No, it’s not going to turn you into Marvel’s Iron Man or Captain America, but you might run a better PFT or have fewer injuries.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Sailors with Iron Man suits ambushing enemy ships? British defence secretary likes the idea

A number of Iron Man suit concepts have been introduced over the last five years.

4 years ago

Sorry, Marvel fans: SOCOM says real-life ‘Iron Man’ suit remains a fantasy

A high-ranking SOCOM official put a damper on what its proposed "Iron Man" suit will truly be capable of when it’s finally operational.

By Joshua Axelrod

4 years ago

Wanted: ‘Iron Man’ suits for special operations troops

U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking proposals for a Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, or TALOS, throughout 2018, according to a broad agency announcement posted in December.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

What just happened with Northrop and Marvel Comics?

Northrop Grumman and Marvel Entertainment were going to announce a new partnership. Then it got cancelled. Here's what happened.

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago

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