The dismounted soldier, that is, the soldier who operates on foot rather than in a vehicle or aircraft, continues to be central to modern campaigns. These soldiers face a multitude of threats, such as transparent battlefields (due to far fewer places to hide because of modern surveillance), asymmetric threats (opponents who don’t fight in the same way or on equal terms) and diverse terrains. This is why soldier systems are crucial. Soldier systems integrate weapons, sensors, communications and protective gear to enhance soldier survivability, awareness and lethality.
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