A "soldier Of The Future" Will Be Developed For The U.S. Army

Engineers are claiming a technological leap.

Elbit America has been awarded a $120.5 million contract with the U.S. Army. It is about the development of a personalized command and control system for the soldier - Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC). The project aims to improve communication between soldiers and speed up unit response right on the battlefield, writes 9tv.co.il.

The deal is in the format of a special Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. The new system should create next-generation capabilities and change the way soldiers act, communicate and manage operations in complex combat environments. The project builds on Elbit America's years of experience in visual systems technology for warfighters.

The developers call SBMC not just an evolution of existing solutions, but a true technological leap. The system combines real-time multispectral sensor data and precise positioning aids. All information is displayed in a user-friendly interface right in front of the warfighter's eyes. This approach increases awareness of what is happening and helps make decisions without information overload and distractions.

SBMC will provide complete digital communication within the unit. Soldiers will be able to share visual intelligence and threat intelligence instantly. The unit becomes a single sensor network where every member has access to a common picture of what is happening. The system maintains clarity of command and control even in unstable or limited communications.

"The SBMC system changes the speed of decision making and allows us to act with confidence at the most critical moments of combat," said Eric Fox, senior vice president and warfighter systems lead at Elbit America. The partnership with Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) creates intuitive access to critical information to help soldiers analyze and respond to situations faster, he said.

Booz Allen Hamilton is one of the key providers of artificial intelligence technology to the U.S. federal government. The partners are building the software foundation of the SBMC system, including augmented reality solutions, new communications platforms and artificial intelligence-based data analysis tools.

Elbit America President and CEO Luke Savoie called the system an important factor in future victories on the battlefield. He said warfighters need quickly processed and accurate data that improves effectiveness and survivability. The company has been developing technologies for years to transmit information right in front of the warfighter's eyes, such as night vision systems and sensor systems in the helmet of the F-35 Lightning II fighter.

The U.S. Army sees SBMC as the basis for further development of human-machine interaction. In the long term, the system will allow the integration of autonomous platforms and strengthen superiority in the field of so-called cognitive warfare. Developers expect to create technology that turns information into instant action and helps soldiers respond to threats at the level of instinct.

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