Analyzing Viettel's vision of the 'future soldier', integrating AI in combat

At the Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 held in Hanoi, Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group, under the Ministry of National Defense , introduced a breakthrough military product - the "future soldier" system.

This is a remarkable step forward in enhancing soldiers' combat capabilities, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, providing unprecedented combat support features.

What is the "future soldier" equipped with?

The concept of “future soldier” developed by Viettel is built to catch up with the global trend, where military powers are competing in designing uniforms that integrate modern technology. Not only does this system simply protect soldiers, it also provides tools to help soldiers maintain communication, orient tactics and use smart weapons. In the context of modern warfare, integrating these elements into uniforms helps soldiers easily master the digital battlefield.

Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group, under the Ministry of National Defense, introduced a breakthrough military product - the "future soldier" system at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024. - Photo: The Duy

The configuration of the "future soldier" system includes many important components such as intelligent processing centers, visual enhancement devices, and information connection devices. These technologies support soldiers in collecting, processing, and exchanging information, improving situational awareness and real-time coordination. The system also integrates smart weapons and smart uniforms, providing comprehensive protection capabilities for users. The system is connected hierarchically and decentralized to command automation systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV/UGV), helping to create a synchronized and effective combat environment.

One of the system’s outstanding features is its ability to collect and process intelligent information, as well as coordinate real-time coordination between units. The integration of AI helps automate the information exchange process through diverse connection channels such as UHF, VHF, satellite, and separate 5G networks. This not only enhances the ability to exchange information, but also helps soldiers identify combat situations quickly and accurately, and coordinate smoothly in combat operations.

The smart weapon system is equipped with the ability to automatically classify, identify targets and accurately aim, ensuring maximum effectiveness in tense combat situations. This smart weapon helps improve fire accuracy, while minimizing risks and damage to unwanted targets.

Another notable point is the smart uniform designed to protect soldiers in harsh conditions. These uniforms are bulletproof, camouflaged, anti-radiation and anti-heat, and thermo-regulating, helping soldiers operate effectively even in extreme temperature environments. In particular, the observation and reconnaissance capabilities of the uniform allow soldiers to perform tasks in all lighting conditions, day and night, through thermal imaging and dim light amplification technologies. The integration of reconnaissance UAVs and the BMS battlefield management system helps provide accurate battlefield information, supporting soldiers to make quick and correct decisions.

The configuration of the "future soldier" system includes many important components such as an intelligent processing center, visual enhancement devices, and information connection devices. - Photo: The Duy

Viettel's "future soldier" system not only meets the requirements for effective combat but also ensures information security, with the ability to protect data for each user. This ensures that important information will be kept confidential and accessible only to authorized individuals. The combination of these advanced technologies not only helps improve the combat capabilities of the Vietnamese armed forces but also demonstrates Viettel's ambition to become one of the leading companies in developing military technology in Vietnam, while attracting the attention of other countries in the defense sector.

What do international experts say?

According to analysis from Army Recognition experts, these new equipments are not only an important step forward in Viettel's military technology but also open up great opportunities to improve Vietnam's defense capabilities. With the outstanding capabilities of the "future soldier" system, if deployed on a large scale, these technical means will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Vietnamese armed forces. Integrating modern technologies into the military not only improves combat effectiveness but can also attract the attention of other countries. These technologies can be widely applied in international armies, opening up opportunities for cooperation and development in the defense sector.

These new equipments are not only an important step forward in Viettel's military technology but also open up great opportunities for improving Vietnam's defense capacity. - Photo: The Duy

According to Army Recognition, Viettel's expertise in developing advanced military technology solutions reflects the company's great ambition to become a leader in the field of defense technology innovation. Viettel's goal is not only to strengthen Vietnam's defense power but also to create products that can compete internationally. The "future soldier" system is part of Viettel's strategy to turn Vietnam into a strong country in the field of military technology, meeting the requirements of the 4.0 industrial era and smart warfare.

The innovations and creations that Viettel has brought have clearly demonstrated the strong development of Vietnam's defense industry, not only meeting the needs of protecting national security but also contributing to enhancing Vietnam's position in the international arena.

The system connects hierarchically and decentralized to command automation systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV/UGV), helping to create a synchronous and effective combat environment. - Photo: The Duy

Source: https://congthuong.vn/phan-tich-tam-nhin-cua-viettel-ve-nguoi-linh-tuong-lai-tich-hop-ca-ai-trong-chien-dau-365459.html