BAE Systems’ Broadsword® Spine® has been designed specifically as an alternative to the heavy portable data and power supplies currently carried by military and emergency service personnel.

Broadsword Spine is an electronic textile device incorporated into a soldier's clothing that acts as an invisible data network and power supply by replacing wires and cables with conductive fabrics.

DEFENCE giant BAE Systems will help deliver electronic clothing to improve solider's performances on the battlefield.

BAE's Linda Hudson: How to climb the corporate ladder Interview by Beth Kowitt, writer-reporter March 15, 2011: 10:45 AM ET FORTUNE -- Linda Hudson is used to being the only woman in the room.