FalconFighter Turns Military Men into Universal Soldiers...Of Sorts

Without a doubt, the evolution of battlefield technology over the past few decades is absolutely astounding, and the FalconFighter system introduced by the Harris Corporation proves this only too well.

So, what we're dealing with here is a complete set ofi imaging and communications solutions (the manufacturer calls it a Modular Soldier System) that comprises a couple of rugged video cameras and power modules required to make the whole system work, as well as the RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio and the RF-7400E-VP Tactical Video Processor.

And the saddest part is that soldiers have to wear all of these things at all times, the tactical battlefield advantage coming at quite a serious price, namely the fact that military personnel will have to undergo some pretty serious physical training in order to be able to use the system.

Anyway, back to the Modular Soldier System and its components, it's important to mention that one of its most important components is represented by the RF-7400E-VP body-worn processor, capable of carrying out a variety of tasks while the user's on the move.

For example, the solution is capable of providing enhanced streaming and compression capabilities, being able to transcode the videos captured by the cameras worn by the soldier into a form more suitable for easy and fast transmission over IP networks.

However, the processor's range of features extends way beyond compression, since it's also capable of recording videos for post-mission analysis or training purposes, even while outside the range of the military radios typically used for broadcasting data.

All in all, we're talking about a solution that will really help commanders get a clearer view of what's happening in the field and make better decisions based on this data, thus pretty much providing a glimps at what the future of warfare will ultimately shape up to be.