Turkey’s latest IFV takes shape as key subsystems revealed
First deliveries of the SARP 100/35 remote-controlled turret (RCT) for Altuğ, developed as a private venture by Aselsan, will be made in 2027.
USSOCOM acquires Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kit
Eolian ARTAK kits will be fielded by Q4 FY2023. (Photo: Eolian)
Eolian Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK) are intended to significantly reduce risk to soldiers during mission execution. They will provide US Special Operations Command operators with the ability to connect to remote sites and personnel for face-to-face collaboration.
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is progressing with efforts to improve its inventory and will equip its troops with Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK).
Acquired under the DoD Pilot Program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT), the ARTAK solution is intended to significantly reduce risk to soldiers during mission execution.
The tactical assault kits will be used in areas such as operations planning, information-sharing with physical aspects such as geospatial awareness and location accuracy, training scenario support and operational support with mission command systems.
This solution will be fielded by Q4 FY2023. Supplied by the New Jersey-based
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