idZ Program
German Infantry of the Future
EADS
The German Future Infantryman (idZ) system is one of the more mature
soldier modernization systems, currently under development by EADS for
the German Army. The system supports the soldier with updated
situational picture, enabling covert, silent communications and assists
him with navigational services.
The situational picture provides information about the soldier's own
position, relative to the positions of his comrades, and a threat
situational picture, depicting the locations of suspected threats such
as obstacles and minefields and course of movement of targets,
designated with accurate coordinates. The idZ units will also integrate
miniature unmanned vehicles, both ground based and aerial mini- and
micro-UAVs and UGVs to utilize battlefield preparation, patrol and
reconnaissance and resupply missions.
The idZ soldier's gear will be based on a mission oriented and
reconfigurable portable system including modular, ballistic vest with
stab protection and NBC clothing set. It will be integrated with
electronics devices, including digital intra-section radio for voice and
data communications and computerized navigation system. These electronic
processors will display data, overlayed with situational display showing
all relevant elements, positioned on a digital map. The suit also
includes weapon's thermal sight and an integrated, hand held observation
system, comprising digital day/night imager, laser rangefinder and a
digital compass. The weapon selected by the German Army for idZ is the
G-36 from heckler & Koch, fitted with 40mm grenade launcher, target
tagging and close-field illumination. A long range rifle and personal
defense weapon, shoulder fired anti-tank/anti-material weapon are also
included in the section's arsenal. Mission oriented eye and ear
protection systems are also included. |
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