# U.S. Army Tests Arctic Adaptive Camouflage

U.S. Army researchers tested adaptable camouflage coatings during Arctic operations in Greenland, evaluating concealment with sensors across changing terrain and visual conditions. The effort remains in research and development, with planned tests on Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles in Alaska that could inform future demand for reversible coatings, adaptable fabrics, and multispectral evaluation. The signal identifies no solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline.

- The work is a technology-development signal, not an active contracting opportunity; no bid or proposal deadline is identified.
- Contractors developing coatings, fabrics, or sensor-evaluation capabilities can assess whether their technologies align with the stated future test areas.
- Planned Alaska vehicle testing may provide further insight into performance needs, but the signal does not specify a procurement path or schedule.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)

### Key Quotes
> If you go beyond the visible, which our adversaries can do, snow in certain wavelengths looks black. But it’s white in visible.
> — Anthony Fragoso, cold regions artificial intelligence lead

> It has to remain flexible, and all aspects of it are on the table.
> — Mike Parker, cold regions mobility lead

### Sources
- [In Arctic, US Army researchers test camo that could adapt to changing landscapes - Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/29/in-arctic-us-army-researchers-test-camo-that-could-adapt-to-changing-landscapes) - Defense News