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Rheinmetall secures contract to expand, modernise ‘Future Soldier’ system

The German Armed Forces has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernise the command and control equipment of its soldier systems.

The German Armed Forces has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernise the command and control equipment of its soldier systems.

The company expects a total of 14 “Future Soldier – Extended System” platoon systems to be delivered to the troops — this includes equipment for 476 individual soldiers. 

The VJTF 2023 version of the “IdZ-ES” soldier system links dismounted troops to the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, which serves as their “mother ship” — for the  German Army, the “System Panzergrenadier” represents a significant step in the process of digitalisation for the German military. 

Melding these capabilities into a total system of systems enables more effective tactical interaction between dismounted troops and their infantry fighting vehicle, in turn enhancing the combat effectiveness of mechanised infantry formations — which are growing in tactical and strategic importance for Ukraine. 

Close networking of sensors and effectors of both the soldiers and infantry fighting vehicle minimises the time between target detection and target engagement.

 

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