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General Dynamics, Colt Canada, Move Smartphone Capability Closer To The Battlefield

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014

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General Dynamics, Colt Canada, Move Smartphone Capability Closer To The Battlefield

General Dynamics Canada to incorporate VMF interface into Colt Canda's SWORD system

General Dynamics Canada [GD] May 26 said it is incorporating its Variable Message Format (VMF) interface into Colt Canada's Soldier Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system, which is expected to extend data exchange capability all the way to the dismounted soldier. Colt Canada is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Colt Defense LLC. Developed as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems, the SWORD system integrates weapon-mounted surveillance and targeting devices with rugged smartphone technology, bringing critical situational-awareness information directly…

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