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Our aim is to address four topics related to soldier systems, namely on observation, energy, human factors and survivability. The objective of the program is to further identify possibilities offered by existing and innovative technologies to later recommend the implementation on future soldier systems, or to identify possible trends of research investment to improve system performance.

It is no longer a question of why, but a necessity for infantryman to have access to more lethal assault rifles, upgraded weapon sights, modular gear, more effective head, body, and limb protection, cutting-edge networked communication, computer, and navigation gadgets, nowadays these subsystems transform a common soldier into a high-tech warrior. These are the most advanced troopers of our age, the people their enemies fear the most and we, at FIG help our armed forces achieved it.