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Vietnamese Company Viettel Reinvents Soldiers with Connected Uniforms and Smart Weapons.
At the 2024 edition of the Vietnam Defence Expo held in Hanoi, the Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group, affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense, introduced a major innovation in individual military equipment with its "future soldier" system. This concept is designed to enhance soldiers' capabilities through the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, providing unprecedented combat support features.
These systems aim not only to offer optimal protection to the user but also to include advanced tools for communication, tactical orientation, and sophisticated personal weaponry (Picture source: Army Recognition )
The "future soldier" system developed by Viettel aligns with global trends where major powers are competing to design military uniforms incorporating cutting-edge technologies. These systems aim not only to offer optimal protection to the user but also to include advanced tools for communication, tactical orientation, and sophisticated personal weaponry. Viettel's solution meets these requirements with an integrated system combining smart weapons, information processing, and exchange technologies, and network connectivity for soldiers within a digital battlefield framework.
The futuristic uniform by Viettel includes a central processing device, enhanced vision systems, information network connectivity, smart weaponry, and uniforms designed for extreme conditions. These uniforms feature interfaces linked to automated command systems and are compatible with unmanned vehicles, including aerial, ground, and maritime drones. Key capabilities include intelligent information processing, improved situational awareness, real-time coordination, and enhanced navigation and combat system management through a battlefield management system (BMS).
The system incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence for information analysis, multi-channel connectivity via UHF, VHF, satellite, and private 5G networks, and smart weapons capable of automatically identifying and targeting with precision. The uniforms themselves are bulletproof, camouflaged, resistant to radiation and extreme temperatures, and capable of regulating body heat. They also enable effective observation and reconnaissance, both day and night, even in complex environments.
These uniforms feature interfaces linked to automated command systems and are compatible with unmanned vehicles, including aerial, ground, and maritime drones (Picture source: Army Recognition)
In addition, Viettel showcased helmet-mounted night vision devices, HNVF01 and HNVF02, developed by a young team of engineers from the Infrared Optical Engineering Department at the Institute of Technical Physics. These devices use dual-channel image fusion technology, combining low-light amplification and thermal imaging based on beam synthesis principles. This innovative approach delivers a new level of image quality in Vietnam, allowing for clear target identification, even under strong light conditions or when targets are concealed in dense vegetation. Their compact and lightweight design makes them practical tools for special missions, including reconnaissance, border surveillance, and rescue operations.
This presentation represents a significant step for Viettel, positioning the company as a key player in the development of military technologies in Vietnam. If this "future soldier" system is deployed on a large scale, it could substantially enhance the capabilities of the Vietnamese armed forces. Furthermore, the integration of state-of-the-art technologies may attract international interest, potentially leading to the adoption of such systems by other armed forces. Viettel’s expertise reflects its ambition to become a leader in military innovation while strengthening Vietnam’s national defense capabilities.