U.S. Army adds Sniper-Detection capability to Land Warrior System
General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a task order from the U.S. Army to integrate BBN Technologies’ “Boomerang” sniper-detection system with the Land Warrior system, enabling Land Warrior equipped soldiers to identify and respond to a sniper’s shot within seconds. The new capability, requested by Land Warrior-equipped troops serving in Iraq, improves soldiers’ ability to detect and respond to enemy sniper fire.
The $250,000 task order funds integration and delivery of six sniper-detection systems to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team which is currently serving in Iraq. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2007. The task order is a modification to the Land Warrior contract awarded in 2003.
Land Warrior is an integrated ensemble worn by dismounted soldiers that greatly enhances their warfighting combat efficiency and reduces risk of fratricide.
The Boomerang system comprises a group of small microphones and a digital display. The system detects and analyzes the muzzle blast and shock wave from a speeding round to display the precise distance and direction of the sniper. Once delivered, Land Warrior soldiers will automatically receive sensor input in their digital displays.
Work is also ongoing in the EDGE Warrior Innovation Center to make size, weight and power improvements to the next generation system based on feedback from soldiers.
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