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Russia shows floating body armor for marines

A Russian reporter has demonstrated a new floating body armor designed to keep fully equipped soldiers afloat during water crossings.

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On April 1st, reporter Filatov demonstrated a Russian-made floating body armor designed to allow a soldier in full combat gear to stay afloat in water. The development is described as revolutionary, particularly for marine units conducting operations that require crossing water obstacles. However, Filatov reported that the innovation has so far failed to spark interest from the Russian military department.
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