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The US Army Nett Warrior programme is sliding towards cots technologies. A typical example of this trend is the use of smartphones. (US Army) Initial Production order covered 2,052 radios and had a maximum potential value of $11 million if all options are exercised. Initial deliveries started in Q1 2013. Turning to the computer, the “Network Integration Evaluation 13.1” of November 2012 saw the adoption of the first cots item in the form of a Motorola Atrix smartphone. At 135 grams, it featured a 4-inch display with a 960x540 pixel resolution. A Soldier Worn Integrated Power Equipment System was also adopted to extend the endurance of the system – this conformal battery package providing some 14 extra hours to be added to the radio’s 7 hours autonomy. The Atrix screen dimensions were considered too small and for NIE 13.2, which was run in May 2013, a 178-gram Samsung Galaxy Note I was adopted, its 5.3-inch Super Amoled touchscreen having a 1280x800 pixel resolution. However, following the issuing of the Atrix to two of the 10th Mountain Division brigades (the next unit to receive Nett Warrior gear), part of 1st Armored Division will get the Samsung Note II that The availability of text messages, maps and pictures is one of the goals pursued by the US Army soldier digitisation programme. (US Army) General Dynamics C4I Systems’ AN/PRC-154 soldier radio is the backbone of the US Army soldier modernisation programme. (US Army) Information (PLI), enabling situational awareness and blue force tracking, and supports hands-free display and external computer interfaces. The radio operates in UHF and L bands and allows to actively participate in one voice talk call group while simultaneously monitoring other talk groups. At 417 grams without battery and 771 grams with battery, its operational life is of over 10 hours. In November 2012 the US Army launched a first contract for the new AN/PRC-154A Nett Warrior Radio. The main difference is that the “Alpha” is made to allow platoon leaders and those above to connect on secure nets up to Secret, while keeping the Sensitive-but-Unclassified connection to the soldiers equipped with the standard radio, even while physical features remain nearly identical. The Low Rate features a 5.5-inch display and can host memory cards of up to 64 GB. The software has evolved considerably according to user indications, especially in terms of map handling. The Nett Warrior also includes a helmet-mounted display, while the cabling of the various elements has also been upgraded to save weight and improve reliability. Last May – a noteworthy point – the Department of Defense announced the release of the Apple iOS 6 STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide), adding this operating system to BlackBerry’s Enterprise Service 10 software and Google’s Android OS for Samsung Knox which had already been released. This allows the Department to chose among multiple cots options for its SMPs. 04 Compendium Modern Soldier Programme 2013
The commanders’ tablet of the Félin French Army soldier-worn C2 system allows to plan a mission on a digital map. (Armada/P. Valpolini) The Félin system includes a modular protection system that allows soldiers to tailor their equipment according to the mission. (Armada/P. Valpolini) FÉLIN With the delivery of the 10,000 th kit to the French Army, the Félin programme is moving at a steady pace. In the meantime the first lessons learned have started to flow back from Afghanistan: according to 1 st Infantry Regiment personnel, who first deployed downrange with the Felin system, the sights proved of invaluable importance in improving fire effectiveness and reducing ammunition consumption. Each infantry team was normally carrying three thermal imaging sights and four image intensification ones. As for C2, radio performances have to be improved according to French soldiers, who particularly appreciated the osteomicrophone fitted in the headband. The touch-screen tablet was used only at platoon/company commanders level; on the move it allowed to verify the position of the sub-units, while when static it was used to verify the firing plan, getting the info from section commanders, and to send to higher echelons a summary of the situation. Not been used by the 1 st Infantry Regiment in PLRF The Rangefi nder Legacy Continues + PLRF25C Pocket Laser Range Finder + Smallest MIL-SPEC rangefi nder available + Best performance/weight ratio + 1-Button-Operation + Fits into pocket + Rugged, waterproof, no moving parts + Bluetooth compatible Vectronix AG | Switzerland | www.vectronix.ch
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