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January 31, 2013

Smartphone to hold integrated warrior gear
Washington (UPI) Jan 30, 2013
Soldiers on the battlefront will soon be able to run complex computerized warrior systems as integrated units on hand-held devices, including smartphones and tablets. Command-and-control systems for military personnel fighting on land have long bedeviled defense strategists, planners and manufacturers. Many of the pioneering systems were unwieldy, heavy to carry and prone to failure at critical times. The United States' recent and ongoing engagement in several conflicts has led to demand ... read more

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