Saab's New Poncho Gives Soldiers Multispectral Cover

Summary

Saab has introduced the Barracuda Poncho, a new multispectral concealment garment designed to protect dismounted soldiers from visual, thermal, and UV sensors on the modern battlefield. Weighing just over 1 kg (2.2 lbs), the reversible poncho offers day/night configurations and is suited for woodland, stony desert, and arctic environments, and will be displayed at Eurosatory 2026.