Electro Optic Systems (EOS), in cooperation with Northrop Grumman, has released the first remotely operated weapon system that can be entirely operated and controlled by means of wireless network communications.
EOS has developed a generic device architecture that can be rapidly adapted to specific military digital environments.
“The new technology we have developed allows weapon systems to be deployed with no physical connection to an operator,” EOS Chief Executive Officer Ben Greene said.
“This means that for the first time weapon operators can be located as much as 500 to 800 metres away from the weapon.
“By coupling to existing secure communications, this can be further extended almost indefinitely.
“This breakthrough has required parallel development of battlefield network integration, data security and encryption, and other technologies to allow a critical real-time application to be operated across great distances.
“EOS’ partner, Northrop Grumman Corporation, has contributed both robotic deployment technology as well as secure network communications technology for this effort.
“The new weapon systems are not only operated without wires, but are also networked as integral parts of modern battle management systems, providing network resource information to enable a distant operator to make reliable decisions on the use of lethal force.”