The CADPAT (Arid Regions) Camouflage Pattern has been developped by the Canadian Military Forces and approved for production in 2002. It was progressively introduced to canadian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan for the Immediate Reaction Force by the end of 2002. The Desert (Arid Regions) variation of the Canadian Disruptive Pattern Digital Camouflage is based on the Pixelization of Three-Color (Brown, Light-Brown & Dark-Brown) and it is primarly designed for Desert, Near-Desert and Savannah Environments. This computer-generated pattern creates a "Dithering Effect" by using small pixels to eliminate hard boundaries between distinct colours and incorporates Low-Contrast Near Infrared Protection designed to counter Night-Vision & Detection devices. Currently in use by the Canadian Army, Navy, Air Forces and Security Forces (Variations of this camouflage are in use in many International Military Forces - ACU, MARPAT Desert, US4CES and many others). The Canada based Royal Military Surplus online store offers range of quality Military Kits, Combat Uniforms, Tactical Gear and Military Apparel in CADPAT Arid Digital Camouflage Pattern.