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Land & Joint Systems
Sensorial microsystems for soldiersystems
Koos MeijerEindhoven, 11 October 2005
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Agenda
Introduction
Thales in a short overview
Soldier Modernisation Activities
NATO/NAAG/Land Group 1
Capturing Key Issues
Sensors for a Soldier System
The (near) future
Summary
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Introduction
LtCol Rtd RNLA since 010105
Former Program Leader Soldier Modernisation Programme RNLA (010197 – 011104)
Deputy chairman NATO/NAAG/TG/1 (LG/1) (011100 – ongoing)
Consultant (010205 – ongoing)
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Introduction
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Land activities1.8 bn Euro
Land & Joint Systems 2004 sales: 2.5 billion Euro
OPTICCOMPONENTS
7%
JOINT SYSTEMS
23%
SERVICES
6%LAND SYSTEMS
12%
LAND EQUIPMENT
34%
AIR & NAVALEQUIPMENT
18%
Land & Joint SystemsA world leader and only player in Europe with all
capabilities
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Thales Land Systems Overview
Cooperative Land Systems Vehicle & Soldier Systems
Armament
Vehicle Systems
Soldier Systems
Short & Long RangeFire Systems
Fire Support Systems
Deep Strike
Local Area Control &Counter Mobility Systems
Cooperative Fighting Systems(close & long range combat systems)
Tactical Recce & Surveillance Systems
Unmanned Systems(UGV & micro / mini UAV)
Battlespace Digitisation Systems
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The Soldier Modernisation activities are:
Related to the enhancement of the importance of the individual soldier as a person and as a platform
Governmental or industrial driven
In most of the nations three services oriented
A long-term process
Spin off to other disciplines like home guards, police and fire brigades
Soldier Modernisation Activities
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Soldier Modernisation Activities are relatedto the Soldier’s spectrum of Operations
Soldier Modernisation Activities
NEO
Domestic Support• Disaster Relief• Civil Support
EnvironmentalOperations
Peace Operations• Peace Building/Making• Military to Military Contacts• Arms Control• Nation Assistance• Peace Keeping• Security Assistance
Show ofForce
Regional Conventional Conflict
HumanitarianAssistance
Combating Terrorism
Sanctions Enforcement
Counter Drug
Limited Conflict• Raids• Strikes• Insurgency & Counterinsurgency
Nuclear War• Strategic Weapons• Tactical Weapons
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Aim of Soldier Modernisation:
to enhance the
effectiveness
and
protection
of the dismounted
Soldier
and the group to which he or she belongs
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Area of Responsibility:System aspects and all equipment of dismounted combatants
Simulators and simulation techniques related to training of the dismounted infantry
Mission:Exchange of information among national soldier system programs
Collaborative developments between nations
Standardisation to benefit coalition operations
NATO/NAAG/Land Group 1
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Any soldier system will be a compromise between the five capability areas
C4ILethalityMobilitySurvivabilitySustainability
and must have a relation withEducationTraining
© Hrrn Arndt
NATO/NAAG/Land Group 1
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Capturing key issues
Sustainability
Mobility
SurvivabilityLethality
C4I
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Define international requirements
National RolesWar fighting, Peace-keeping/support, Defence
MoD Being in ControlTailored solutionFreedom of equipment choice
LegacySoldier equipments and interfaces
ChangeDoctrineTechnology
Global ResponsibilitiesNATOCommunications and security
Build on Lessons learnedEnable evolutionMoD in Control Enable interoperability
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Sensors for a Soldier System
Controls
PhysicalArchitecture Communi-
cations
Displays
C4I sub-system
Video management
Power
STA
Positioning
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The (near) future
Nanotechnologyinnovation opportunities for tomorrow’s defence
Frank Simonis & Steven Schilthuizen
• Wireless Soldier
• Smart uniform
• Weapons
• Integrated Head Protection
• NBC protection
• Power
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Summary
It is an international acknowledgment the dismounted soldier is and will be a key player on the transparent battlefield.
Key words in coming to any national soldier system are:Interoperability
Standardisation
Modularity
Flexibility and adaptability
Weight
Lessons noted and learned
Using reliable and technology high qualified solutions
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Common sense
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Lethality
High magnification weapon sights Improvements in under slung grenade launchersRed dot sightsSensor shooter linksCo-operative targetingThermalTrainingExisting squad weapons adequate - more emphasis on marksmanship skills
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Sustainability
Advanced Power managementRole and mission optimisationReliability
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C4I
Improved situational awarenessNavigation cues and overlaysImage captureNetwork flexibilityData reliabilitySecurityManagement, filtering and aggregation
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Mobility
WeightNight VisionMovementNavigation aids
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Survivability
Trade personal protection with weightNational prioritiesReversionary capabilitiesSituational Awareness
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Surveillance Targeting and Acquisition
Weapon SightsVIPER. Uncooled thermal weapon-sight for superior detection and squad engagementOther
Target LocatorsLeica VectorSophie MF
Torso CameraDay or LLTV
Red Dot Sights
MonieMonocular night vision goggle
Observation devicesLion, Sophie, Vipir S.
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Positioning
GPSCivilian GPS
Utilises latest UBLOX systemImproved indoor performance
Military GPS FMS CaseIn NL CIM
Internal Navigation SystemPart of Thales roadmap
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Controls
Wireless KeypadDesign in a manner to be adaptable to different gun typesAllows user operation of:
Short Range RadioLong Range RadioTorso Computer Functions
Torso ControllerDuplicate set of controls to weapon controlsIncludes Spartan 3 axis DMCLow power
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Physical Architecture
Torso Interface AdapterAllows the integration of two radios with the only 1 headsetInternal Civil GPS with indoors performanceIntegral antenna for wireless PTT
VestBased on the load carriage HFwork undertaken on the FIST ProgrammeIncorporates unique webbing and pocket attachment technology
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Communications
HeadsetBone conduction. Enables freedom of choice for ear protection or awareness. Alternatives can be utilised if preferred
Short Range RadioMarconi Selenia EPRR. Selected by FIST
Long Range Radio
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Displays
Soldier viewerSmall hand held display for viewing datain a discrete manner
Soldier MMIHand held display with controls for computer menu selection
CommanderBody wearable display for viewing maps & receiving / sending of orders.
Planning Touch screen 6.4” display for mission briefing / planning
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C4I sub-system
ComputerSpecifically designed for soldier modernisation
SoftwareSpecifically developed for SoldiersSelected for UK FISTSelected for NL CIM Soldier DigitalAssistant
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Power
BatteriesSelected for the in-service IdZ ProgrammeProven to be durable in a soldiers environment150 WHrs
PackagingImproved holster design allowing batteriesto be placed “back to back”Replaceable with one hand operation
ManagementIncludes SM Technology for monitoring usage cycles
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Video management
Video InterfaceConnection to:
Torso sensor (camera on a stick), Weapon sensorsRemote sensors display via all displays illustrated.
Full video capability and frame capture. Video Frame Capture
Via button on weapon Keypad or Torso Controller