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October 9, 2025Open Access

Contemporary Coatings for Military Vehicles in the Context of their Protection and Camouflage Effectiveness

WPWojciech PrzybyłMilitary Institute of Engineer Technology MMMarek MichalskiKielce University of Technology NRNorbert RadekKielce University of Technology

Key Points

Camouflage effectiveness was evaluated across VIS/NIR, MWIR/LWIR, and 1-18 GHz ranges, showing limitations in single coating layers.
Testing identified issues with single coatings, indicating the need for hybrids like multispectral coverings to control signatures effectively.
NATO standards and national specifications were reviewed, emphasizing the importance of compliance in design and application of coatings.
Mobile multispectral coverings were justified as a hybrid solution to enhance protection and camouflage capabilities in military applications.

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary coatings applied to land vehicles from the perspective oftheir camouflage effectiveness in VIS/NIR, MWIR/LWIR, and 1-18 GHz ranges, as well as their mechanical and operational resistance.NATO standards (STANAG 2338) and national standards (MIL-DTL-53039/64159, NO-80-A200, TL 8010-0002), along with technicalspecifications of certified IRR-CARC paints (USA, Poland, Germany), are identified. Based on available tests and case studies, thelimitations of single coating layers (inability to simultaneously control optical, thermal, and radar signatures) are discussed, and theapplication of mobile multispectral coverings (Saab Barracuda MCS, Lubawa Miranda) as a hybrid solution is justified.

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