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Shift in Focus from Bulletproof Exoskeletons to More Realistic Technology to Enhance Operator Capabilities

U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is shifting its focus from Iron Man-like exoskeletons to sophisticated technology integration akin to James Bond.

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  • August 12, 2023
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U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is shifting its focus from Iron Man-like exoskeletons to sophisticated technology integration akin to James Bond. The new vision involves the development of hyper-enabled operators, leveraging augmented reality and artificial intelligence to enhance capabilities in varied mission areas. Collaborating with companies like Nvidia and recognizing the need to keep pace with technologically advanced adversaries, SOCOM aims to modernize its forces for the challenges of tomorrow.
  

Key Points: 

  1. The initial dream of troops equipped with bulletproof exoskeletons has evolved into a more realistic approach, focusing on sophisticated technology to enhance operator capabilities.
  2. Colonel Jarret Mathews described SOCOM’s efforts to develop operators using augmented reality and AI, enabling them to translate languages, gather enemy data, and conceal electronic footprints.
  3. SOCOM is partnering with companies like Nvidia to create an instant translator that functions without internet access and to overcome technological limitations.
  4. SOCOM acknowledges falling behind adversaries like China and Russia in technology and is stressing the importance of innovation to challenge high-tech opponents.
  5. SOCOM is working on a continuous advisory system for the operator, aiming to enhance decision-making through artificial intelligence and augment the abilities of special forces.

 

Source: https://sofrep.com/news/bond-vs-iron-man-how-tomorrows-special-operators-will-use-ai-to-win-the-fight/ 

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