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Air Force Signals Interest in Camo Nets to Block Thermal Imaging ...
The Air Force is seeking thermal-protective camouflage nets large enough to cover Joint Light Tactical Vehicles at a base in Germany. Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla/US Air Force 2026-04-28T13:40:01.275Z The Air Force is signaling interest in camo nets to hide vehicles and troops from thermal imaging sensors. New nets aim to mask heat signatures from advanced infrared detection at a base in Germany Push comes amid growing concerns about the threat of drone surveillance, like that seen in Ukraine. The US Air Force is showing interest in camouflage netting that can deceive the enemy and protect troops and equipment from thermal imaging at an air base in Germany. A pre-solicitation document posted to the government's contracting website last week ahead of an anticipated contract opportunity shows the service seeking 30 large, lightweight nets. Each must be big enough to cover a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, the military's replacement for the aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle commonly known as a Humvee.According to the document, the nets must protect troops and equipment from mid-wave infrared and long-wave infrared signatures, which are different ways objects give off heat, such as a recently used engine that remains hot to the touch, or the human body's natural warmth even at rest.Though not outlined in the pre-solicitation notice, nets like these could also help protect other systems from detection.The Marine Corps' Marine Air Defense Integration System, or MADIS, for instance, is a short-range, ground-based air defense system mounted on JLTVs that can shoot down both drones and crewed aircraft. The Corps has also been pursuing thermal defense technology for Marines; it recently announced that it was searching for a cloak designed to reduce heat detection. The Air Force notice also specifies an interest in using "nanotechnology or advanced composites," reflecting a push to make even basic items more effective against increasingly sensitive modern sensors. The term nanotechnology can refer to fabrics or coatings engineered at the nanoscale to control how heat is absorbed, spread, and emitted.Along with thermal protection, the netting the Air Force expressed interest in must also blend into the surrounding environment to reduce visibility to other sensors, with reversible green and woodland patterns.The military has been seeking improved camouflage netting that can mask heat signatures for years, and some similar nets already ex...
GJB 9986-2021 - General specifications for engineering camouflage networks
Analysis of core technical requirements of the standard Performance dimensions Optical band Thermal infrared band Radar band Protection range 380-1200nm 3-5μm & 8-14μm 1-40GHz Key indicators Color difference ≤3ΔE, brightness contrast ≤0.15 Daily average radiation temperature difference ≤4℃ Reflection attenuation ≤-4dB(1-2GHz)/-8dB(2-40GHz) Test method Spectrophotometer + field spectrometer 24h monitoring by thermal infrared imager GJB 2038 reflectivity test Material mechanical properties requirements Surface net decorative cloth tearing strength warp ≥50N, weft ≥60N; Base net rope net structure dry breaking strength ≥1000N, mesh cloth structure bursting strength ≥500N. The breaking strength requirement for the side rope/connecting rope is 1000N, the binding rope is ≥100N, and the sewing thread is ≥50N. Key indicators of environmental adaptability Working temperature: -40℃~70℃ extreme environment Anti-mold: GJB 150.10A test mildew degree ≤1 level Artificial aging: color difference ≤3ΔE after 400h aging Service life: 3 years in the field/10 years in storage Key points for the implementation of the quality assurance system Inspection type Trigger condition Sample size Core items Identification and finalization inspection New products/major modifications ≥3 sets Full performance test First article inspection Factory transfer/production suspension and resumption ≥3 sets Structural size + camouflage performance Quality consistency Batch production/delivery ≥3% and ≥3 sets Basic performance + processing quality Standard technology evolution analysis Compared with the earlier standards, GJB 9986-2021 highlights three major innovations: 1) Clarifying the refined requirements of digital camouflage units ≤5cm; 2) Introducing 24-hour continuous thermal radiation monitoring; 3) Expanding radar band coverage to 40GHz. These improvements significantly enhance the ability to counter modern reconnaissance methods. Project implementation suggestions Material selection stage: give priority to thermal camouflage material combinations with gradient emissivity Production process control: establish an online detection system with color difference ΔE≤3 Acceptance test preparation: be equipped with a thermal infrared imager with a resolution of 0.1mrad Storage management: strictly implement GJB 2770 III level environmental conditions
Thermal Camo Netting - CLEATUS
Spangdahlem Air Base plans fixed-price contract for 30 Thermal Camo Nets, delivery in Germany.
Army updates its sniper course to add drone camouflage
But ghillie suits do nothing to throw off hostile drones armed with thermal cameras. Bollinger said course staff have been evaluating "multispectral thermal-defeating mitigation technologies" that look like conventional camouflage nets but mask the movements of a human sniper.
