"Army to Equip Soldiers With New Sensors for Night Targeting " Topic

"The wars of the past decade exposed weaknesses in Army technology for infantry troops. Close-combat equipment such as night vision goggles and weapon sights are bulky and drain batteries fast. In bad weather and darkness, soldiers want better visibility so they can correctly identify targets. They also want to be able to aim their weapons without exposing themselves to enemy fire.

The Army believes it has an answer: A wireless network that connects soldiers' night vision goggles with weapon sights. The idea is that if a soldier can receive the image of the target directly on his night vision goggle, he doesn't have to bring the weapon up to the eye. In a night firefight, having those extra seconds can make a huge difference, says Army Lt. Col. Timothy Fuller, product manager for soldier maneuver sensors at Fort Belvoir, Va.

To bring this plan to fruition, the Army is buying a new version of its "enhanced night vision goggle," or ENVG, and designing a family of sights for different types of weapons. Both devices have to be engineered into a wireless network so the sight can transmit target imagery to the ENVG in real time. The goggle acts as a digital display for the weapon. The goal is to engage targets faster without the soldier having to remove his night vision goggle, Fuller says in an interview…"
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Amicalement
Armand

One step closer to FPS video gaming in real life.

Agree my friend.

Amicalement
Armand

I like it !

If its wireless that means it can be jammed or hacked right??