Afghanistan: 'Star Wars' kit could soon be the norm
FRONTLINE British soldiers could soon resemble Star Wars stormtroopers.
New armour has just gone on trial which offers state-of-the-art shrapnel protection – and a helmet straight out of the sci-fi movies.
The design is competing for the MoD contract in the Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing programme.
If successful it will be in use within two years.