New multifunctional night-vision goggles used by Chinese soldiers
According to information published by the Chinese MoD (Ministry of Defense) on December 28, 2020, the Chinese army has conducted a military exercise under the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command using new-generation individual combat systems (ICS) in a plateau area more than 4,500 meters above sea level.
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A Chinese soldier assigned to a combined arms brigade under the PLA Tibet Military Command wears the ICS equipment, with a helmet equipped with multifunctional night-vision goggles. (Picture source China MoD)
Equipped with the digital ICS, soldiers could mark friendly forces and conduct identification friend or foe (IFF) via their multifunctional night-vision goggles.
Meanwhile, the video and information sent back to the headquarters by the goggles can help the commanders accurately identify every soldier’s location and status and observe the real-time situation, obtaining comprehensive battlefield information.
According to a commanding officer of the brigade, the ICS can help the commanders track the battle process, replace the casualties and rearrange teams in a real-time manner. Moreover, it can facilitate communications and inform every individual soldier of his new task at any time.
It is learned that such new equipment has been distributed to more than 90% of troops of the Tibet Military Command. The resulting integrated combat system has effectively strengthened the combat effectiveness of the troops’ firepower.