I have a few questions to ask about the combat shield(Minor spoiler)

[SteelSoldier]

I know the combat shield is probably an invaluable tool to close support soldiers that are generally in front to be able to take 1-2 hits from the front while being covered by other soldiers.

My question is, will shield actually improve as you go along the research tree?

Do you get access to combat shields that are slightly better but you have to spend money and resources in order to actually build them?

[thothkins]

The answer to the above is "yes". It's a reasonable way down the research tree to get to it.

[SteelSoldier]

Great to know, thanks again!