Augmented reality is no longer only part of sci-fi movies and video games. It has moved to the forefront as a key technology to train Soldiers for future battles. Augmented reality devices provide information before, during and after operations, enabling Soldiers to train throughout each phase of a mission. Invaluable feedback from training helps Soldiers prepare for real-world situations. Argie Sarantinos, DEVCOM Public Affairs, reports.

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The U.S. Army is improving situational awareness of the electromagnetic battlefield by developing spectrum-sensing capabilities that provide Soldiers with greater awareness of their own radio emissions. Jasmyne Douglas, DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs, reports.

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During a live demonstration of combat vehicles that was held at the Turkish company BMC factory on January 23, 2021, Turkey has unveiled a new modernized version of Leopard 2A4 German-made main battle tank (MBT) fitted with an Altay MBT turret.

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i-Provide’s heavy-duty window regulator features impressive performance, user-friendly installation and easily adjustable windowpane end positions. But one of its most striking characteristics is a highly compact footprint. That gives vehicle engineers the space they need to fit armor panels into the cramped interiors of doors.

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To determine the operational effectiveness and suitability of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) — the U.S. Army’s next generation of night vision system — and the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted Micro-Laser Range Finder (STORM II), Soldiers conducted multiple jumps, despite a few setbacks with weather and COVID-19. Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command, reports.

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On January 23, 2021, the Turkish defense industry has unveiled the latest version of its local-made 155mm self-propelled howitzer, the Firtina 2 based on tracked armored chassis. In May 2019, during the IDEF defense exhibition in Turkey,  the Turkish Ministry had already presented a modernized version of the Firtina 155mm howitzer.

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During the Indian army day parade, which was held on January 15, 2021, the Indian army has presented a new upgrade of the Soviet-made ZSU-23-4 Shilka mobile air defense system based on tracked armored chassis. According to the military balance 2020, the Indian army has a total of 75 ZSU-23-4 air defense vehicles.

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According to information published by Elbit Systems on January 18, 2021, the Israeli company Elbit Systems has completed a series of demonstration of its HattoriX, target acquisition system to eight Western European countries.

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According to a new published by the Daily Sabah website on January 11, 2021, the Turkish defense industry will develop the first prototype of the Batu tank engine that will be mounted on the Turkish-made Main Battle Tank (MBT) Altay. The project of Altay was launched by the Turkish company Otokar.

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According to information published by the Russian Ministry of Defense on January 9, 2021, the Russian Strategic Missile Forces have received 70 BPDM Typhoon-M 8x8 armored vehicles designed to conduct radio, optical and infrared surveillance and reconnaissance missions, it is also used as a counter-sabotage vehicle.

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According to information published by the Aju Business Daily website, South Korean company Hyundai Rotem will develop unmanned vehicle technology based on a main battle tank, armored and artillery systems.

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The U.S. Army continues to explore new technologies to improve warfighter performance on the battlefield, and researchers believe augmented reality, or AR, is a vitally important part of that process.  U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs reports.

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Following the successful integration of its new more flexible and expeditionary network capability into dismounted units, the U.S. Army is now focused on delivering the same capabilities to Stryker brigade combat teams. Kathryn Bailey, PEO C3T Public Affairs, reports.

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According to information published by the "Taiwan News" website in December 2020, Taiwan will develop a new variant of its CM-32 nicknamed Clouded Leopard armed with a 105mm cannon.

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Multi-domain operations, the U.S. Army’s future operating concept, requires autonomous agents with learning components to operate alongside the warfighter. New Army research reduces the unpredictability of current training reinforcement learning policies so that they are more practically applicable to physical systems, especially ground robots. U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs reports.

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