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DARPA eyes technologies for dismounted soldiers
by Richard Tomkins
Washington (UPI) Feb 11, 2015


Canada developing new assault rifle concept
Ottawa (UPI) Feb 11, 2015 - An assault rifle concept that combines firepower and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks is being developed in Canada.

Defense Research and Development Canada said the current prototype weapon developed with Colt Canada features a firing mechanism to shoot lightweight cased telescoped ammunition, a secondary effects module for increased firepower and a NATO standard power and data rail for integration of electro-optical sights and position sensors.

It also has a secondary effects module for installing a 40mm grenade launcher or 12-gauge shotgun.

"In the medium term, this weapon concept represents a lethal, flexible general-purpose platform," said Lieutenant-Col. Serge Lapointe, from the Soldier Systems group, Director Land Requirements, Soldier Systems of the Canadian Army. "It will be able to operate in all theaters of operations in the most complex terrain, including urban areas, mountains, jungles, deserts and the Arctic."

DRDC said the next development phase for the rifle will involve integration of electronic components to allow a soldier to send or receive data from a command-and-control network and for automated target detection and assisted target engagement.

The U.S. military has a new program to develop lightweight integrated technology for dismounted soldiers.

The program is called Squad X Core Technologies and builds upon two earlier Requests for Information by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

"SXCT aims to help dismounted infantry squads have deep awareness of what's around them, detect threats from farther away and, when necessary, engage adversaries more quickly and precisely than ever before," said Maj. Christopher Orlowski, DARPA program manager. "We are working towards advanced capabilities that would make dismounted infantry squads more adaptable, safe and effective."

DARPA said the program is will focus on four key areas:

-- Precision engagement for threats as much as a half-mile away. The technology would be compatible with infantry weapon systems and not add imposing weight or operational burdens;

-- Non-kinetic engagement systems to disrupt enemy command and control, communications and use of unmanned assets;

-- Sensing technologies to detect threats up to a half-mile away.

-- Technologies that increase location awareness of units and individuals in GPS-denied environments by leveraging embedded unmanned air and ground systems.

DARPA said it is holding a familiarization conference on the program's technical objectives with industry on February 27.


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