US Army puts a high-tech computer on its soldiers’ weapons
By Boyko Nikolov On Jan 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON – US Army has decided on optics for its next-generation small-caliber weapon – the latest ‘smart’ fire control system for the U.S. military will be supplied by Sheltered Wings, a subsidiary of Vortex Optics, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
It is known that the value of the deal is estimated at 2.7 billion dollars – a contract for 10 years, during which Vortex Optics must deliver up to 250,000 Next Generation Squad Weapon – Fire Control systems [NGSW-FC].
Next Generation Squad Weapon – Fire Control is a high-tech configuration of mini computer systems that can calculate and solve real-world tasks in front of the soldier, thus facilitating his actions. NGSW-FC will be able to calculate ballistics, range, atmosphere, direction information, digital overlay, and wireless connection to a do-it-all magnifier.
NGSW-FC is a ‘close combat’ system. The new optics will replace the existing one, which is in service in the United States on the assault rifles and machine guns of soldiers.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/01/11/us-army-puts-a-high-tech-computer-on-its-soldiers-weapons/
