Edge of Tomorrow
October 24, 2026

In military advancement news, the Nippon Army goes science fiction as it adopts the largescale use of exoskeletons, after having spent years on research and development of the augments.

Military production has shifted to prioritize this new futuristic equipment, as the Army anticipates that all of its infantry and special forces will eventually be equipped with it.

Military exoskeletons are wearable robotic systems designed to enhance a soldier's strength, mobility, and endurance. They assist in carrying heavy loads, navigating difficult terrain, and reducing physical strain during long missions.

Imagine a world where a land troop convoy gets ambushed in an urban city environment, with gunfire coming from the rooftops around them. The ambushed soldiers disembark from their vehicles and engage by jumping to the top of the roof and gunning down their ambushers.

An exoskeleton equipped with a katana could also bring a deadly combination of machine and ancient traditional swordplay, with the soldier water-dancing throughout the battlefield, never tiring because of his suit, protected from small arms fire. Perhaps one day this type of suit might also hold stealth camouflage, a radar dampening field, a heads-up display of course, and even an arm-mounted cannon should metal gears become a concern.

Analysts agree that the future is now, and they look forward to what the exoskeletons will bring to the table in the fight for the free world.