Britain’s dogs of war kitted out in high-tech vests and blast goggles as part of £3million upgrade
MEET the real-life Paw Patrol as The Sun is given a glimpse of the future of Britain’s dogs of war.
The latest combat zone gear was on show as the Army drilled its military mutts in their protective outfits.
Dogs will now be kitted-out in high tech vests and blast goggles as part of a £3million upgrade.
It also includes ear defenders and rubber-soled boots to protect their paws from temperature extremes, glass and shrapnel.
New harnesses will even allow troops to parachute from planes with them.
The four-legged fighters were put through their paces on a base in Rutland. The MoD said: “Dogs are the Armed Forces’ best friend and have invaluable roles in combat — from mine-clearing to sniffing out danger, to help keep Britain safe.”
Lt Col Ann O’Flynn, the regiment’s commanding officer, said: “Over the last 15 or 20 years, the requirement for working dogs has hugely varied.
“From our time in Afghanistan and Iraq, where numbers were swelled considerably based on the demand for increased working dog support.
“All of our efforts are trained towards our front-line assets, the dogs – they’re our stars.”
Liam Brown, SEEC Operations Manager at DE&S said: “The welfare and security of all Military Working Dogs and handlers is of paramount importance to us.
“This contract with Von Wolf will enhance our offering by catering to their needs and specific requirements in the most efficient way.”