Air Warrior (U.S. Army)

The Air Warrior (AW) is an integrated life-support ensemble for combat aircrew, designed for aircrews in the U.S. Army Aviation Branch.

The Air Warrior is fielded in blocks to rapidly provide enhanced capabilities to the warfighter. It integrates clothing and equipment, such as the Army Aircrew Combat Uniform, and ballistic protection from other product managers. As of April 2020, more than 18,000 AW systems had been used in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

As of 2025, the Air Warrior program has transitioned from the acquisition phase to sustainment. It is being replaced by the Air Soldier System (Air SS), which aims to further reduce the physical and cognitive load on aircrews through lighter materials and enhanced sensor integration.

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