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The FIST programme covers the development of all areas of technology for the dismounted infantry soldier and emphasises the integration of the systems.
The FIST programme covers the development of all areas of technology for the dismounted infantry soldier and emphasises the integration of the systems.
 The five main areas of FIST capability are C4I (command, control, communications, computers and intelligence), lethality (weapons and sights), mobility (navigation, size and weight of equipment), survivability (clothing, stealth, body armour) and sustainability (logistics).
The five main areas of FIST capability are C4I (command, control, communications, computers and intelligence), lethality (weapons and sights), mobility (navigation, size and weight of equipment), survivability (clothing, stealth, body armour) and sustainability (logistics).
 Under FIST, the infantryman's SA80 assault rifle will be fitted with an enhanced sighting system on the weapon or linked to the soldier's helmet mounted sight.
Under FIST, the infantryman's SA80 assault rifle will be fitted with an enhanced sighting system on the weapon or linked to the soldier's helmet mounted sight.
Thales UK was selected in March 2003 for the Assessment Phase of the FIST programme, to investigate options in technology, methods, and processes.
Thales UK was selected in March 2003 for the Assessment Phase of the FIST programme, to investigate options in technology, methods, and processes.
 Infantry weapons will include MBT LAW, which was selected in May 2002 as the UK Army Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW).
Infantry weapons will include MBT LAW, which was selected in May 2002 as the UK Army Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW).
 The Javelin missile, with a range of 2,500m, has been selected by the UK Army for the Light Forces Anti-Tank Guided Weapon System (LFATGWS) requirement.
The Javelin missile, with a range of 2,500m, has been selected by the UK Army for the Light Forces Anti-Tank Guided Weapon System (LFATGWS) requirement.
The FIST programme will develop new clothing for the soldier, including body armour and helmet and helmet-mounted display with interface to other elements of the battlefield network.
The FIST programme will develop new clothing for the soldier, including body armour and helmet and helmet-mounted display with interface to other elements of the battlefield network.
 The US Army Land Warrior is an integrated fighting system for individual infantry soldiers that gives the soldier enhanced tactical awareness, lethality and survivability.
The US Army Land Warrior is an integrated fighting system for individual infantry soldiers that gives the soldier enhanced tactical awareness, lethality and survivability.
 The US Army completed developmental testing of the Land Warrior 1.0 system in February 2003.
The US Army completed developmental testing of the Land Warrior 1.0 system in February 2003.
Land Warrior systems include the weapon, helmet, computer, digital and voice communications, positional and navigation system, protective clothing and individual equipment.
Land Warrior systems include the weapon, helmet, computer, digital and voice communications, positional and navigation system, protective clothing and individual equipment.
 The Land Warrior infantry soldier is armed with an M4 Carbine, .223 caliber, fitted with a Daylight Video Scope (DVS) and Thermal Weapon Sight (TWS).
The Land Warrior infantry soldier is armed with an M4 Carbine, .223 caliber, fitted with a Daylight Video Scope (DVS) and Thermal Weapon Sight (TWS).
 When the Land Warrior soldiers are in the Stryker vehicle, a Vehicle Integration Kit allows voice, data and power communication via an umbilical connection.
When the Land Warrior soldiers are in the Stryker vehicle, a Vehicle Integration Kit allows voice, data and power communication via an umbilical connection.
The Land Warrior soldiers in the Stryker can communicate through the vehicle's Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Appliqué, with the Army Battle Command System.
The Land Warrior soldiers in the Stryker can communicate through the vehicle's Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Appliqué, with the Army Battle Command System.
 The 2kg (4.5lb) Land Warrior helmet provides ballistic protection and carries the main components of the soldier's communications systems.
The 2kg (4.5lb) Land Warrior helmet provides ballistic protection and carries the main components of the soldier's communications systems.
 Programmable control buttons on the weapon allow the soldier to carry out procedures without lowering the weapon. A quick disconnect weapon cable connects the weapon electronics to the hub.
Programmable control buttons on the weapon allow the soldier to carry out procedures without lowering the weapon. A quick disconnect weapon cable connects the weapon electronics to the hub.
The elements of the German Army IdZ Infantryman of the Future system include: bullet-proof vest, NBC protection, night vision equipment, digital navigation and communication, tactical speech and data communication and a new range of weapons.
The elements of the German Army IdZ Infantryman of the Future system include: bullet-proof vest, NBC protection, night vision equipment, digital navigation and communication, tactical speech and data communication and a new range of weapons.
 The German Army carried out a five-month trial of the prototype IdZ systems together with additional squad weapons and sighting systems in Kosovo during 2002.
The German Army carried out a five-month trial of the prototype IdZ systems together with additional squad weapons and sighting systems in Kosovo during 2002.
 The infantryman's main weapon is the Heckler & Koch 5.56mm calibre G36 assault rifle, currently used by the German and Spanish armies and the NATO Rapid Reaction Force.
The infantryman's main weapon is the Heckler & Koch 5.56mm calibre G36 assault rifle, currently used by the German and Spanish armies and the NATO Rapid Reaction Force.
The NavICom C4I system provides the soldier with a digital moving map display showing the soldier's own position, the position of his comrades, danger zones, targets and the enemy situation.
The NavICom C4I system provides the soldier with a digital moving map display showing the soldier's own position, the position of his comrades, danger zones, targets and the enemy situation.
 The IDZ includes nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection.
The IDZ includes nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection.
 The MP7 personal defence weapon is compact enough to be carried like a handgun but provides the target and body armour penetration capability of an assault rifle.
The MP7 personal defence weapon is compact enough to be carried like a handgun but provides the target and body armour penetration capability of an assault rifle.
Digital voice and data radio communications instantly provide the soldier with commands and reconnaissance data.
Digital voice and data radio communications instantly provide the soldier with commands and reconnaissance data.
 In December 2004, the German army placed an order for 196 full production IdZ V1 model systems, for delivery between 2005 and 2007.
In December 2004, the German army placed an order for 196 full production IdZ V1 model systems, for delivery between 2005 and 2007.
 The FELIN Future Infantry Soldier System for the French Army.
The FELIN Future Infantry Soldier System for the French Army.
The FELIN system will be an integrated part of the French Army's future air and land network centric system, called BOA.
The FELIN system will be an integrated part of the French Army's future air and land network centric system, called BOA.
 The FELIN system includes portable computer, voice / data radio, new combat clothing with body armour and a new ballistic helmet.
The FELIN system includes portable computer, voice / data radio, new combat clothing with body armour and a new ballistic helmet.
 The FELIN system will provide the soldier with improved close-combat capability in terms of lethality, survivability, mobility and C4I.
The FELIN system will provide the soldier with improved close-combat capability in terms of lethality, survivability, mobility and C4I.
The FELIN helmet has a wide-angle day / night camera and an osteo-microphone fitted in the headband.
The FELIN helmet has a wide-angle day / night camera and an osteo-microphone fitted in the headband.
 The Sagem JIM MR medium-range multi-function binoculars have been selected for FELIN.
The Sagem JIM MR medium-range multi-function binoculars have been selected for FELIN.
 It is estimated that all French infantry troops will be equipped with FELIN V1 by 2010.
It is estimated that all French infantry troops will be equipped with FELIN V1 by 2010.
An industrial team is developing the Italian Soldato Futuro system.
An industrial team is developing the Italian Soldato Futuro system.
 Industrial partners and italian armed forces are working closely to evaluate technologies for Soldato Futuro.
Industrial partners and italian armed forces are working closely to evaluate technologies for Soldato Futuro.
 Beretta is developing a lightweight rifle for the Soldato Futuro System.
Beretta is developing a lightweight rifle for the Soldato Futuro System.
The Soldato Futuro helmet has a splinter- and bullet-proof visor.
The Soldato Futuro helmet has a splinter- and bullet-proof visor.
 Selex Communications is developing a new Individual Pocket Radio (IPR).
Selex Communications is developing a new Individual Pocket Radio (IPR).
 The Soldato Futuro has a touch screen for sending and receiving orders.
The Soldato Futuro has a touch screen for sending and receiving orders.
The Soldato Futuro rifle is fitted with an individual combat weapon sight, which includes optical, TV and infrared channels.
The Soldato Futuro rifle is fitted with an individual combat weapon sight, which includes optical, TV and infrared channels.
 Sistema Compositi and Selex Communications have developed the combined combat vest and universal support module.
Sistema Compositi and Selex Communications have developed the combined combat vest and universal support module.
 Body armour provides stab protection and protection against 9mm rounds.
Body armour provides stab protection and protection against 9mm rounds.
The commander has a binocular target acquisition unit, soldiers have an individual night-vision unit.
The commander has a binocular target acquisition unit, soldiers have an individual night-vision unit.
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