Soldier Combat System Integration using the Rifle Input Control A new control and integration technology for soldier systems PETER MORAN Kord Defence Pty Ltd

each with their own separate controls Today’s soldier needs to operate a number of different electronic devices each with their own separate controls But how do they do this without taking their eyes off task or hands off weapon?

THE PROBLEM Multiple interfaces and locations Increased complexity Increased power & weight IMPACT ON SOLDIER Increased mental load Greater movement & error Reduced speed of operation Reduced situational awareness Reduced safety

Not programmable or “smart” Limited growth potential CURRENT SOLUTIONS US Land Warrior Not programmable or “smart” Limited growth potential Change devices – change interface Limited command set Multiple locations Difficult to use: On the move Eyes-free Hand on weapon German IDZ French FELIN

Kord Defence and Thales Australia have developed a new technology that provides integrated control for today’s soldier Simple From the weapon On the move Fast (Instinctive) One-handed Head-up

Five button, rugged controller RIFLE INPUT CONTROL Five button, rugged controller Mounted on foregrip of rifle via standard Picatinny Rail Standalone/Integrated Programmable Wired or wireless Internal/external power

SOLDIER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION STA SYSTEM NVG Integration with the soldier C4I SYSTEM CONTROL RADIOS ARCHITECTURE BMS INTEGRATION LETHALITY SYSTEM Weapon TWS Illuminator NAD

Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate OPERATION Press single or multiple buttons (chords) to operate Incorporates patented technology: Chordic graphical user interface (CGUI) For example: PRESS THUMB AND FIRST FINGER Minimal training required. Users remember key functions (muscle memory) Eyes-free operation

BENEFITS Speed of operation: > x 2 Response time: sub-second Situational awareness: > double Cognitive load: significantly reduced Training: 12-16 functions in 1 hr Movement or noise: minimal

Partnership with Thales Australia STATUS Partnership with Thales Australia Australian Army assessed working prototype RIC integrated into design of new Austeyr rifle (F88) Soldier trials - December 2009/ March 2010 Ruggedised RIC Trial units developed Production prototypes (TRL 8) ready mid 2010 New forms under development – handheld/body worn

MORE INFORMATION Dr Peter Moran President Kord Defence Pty Ltd 2/37 Canberra Av. Forrest. ACT. Australia. 2603 PH: 61 (2) 6232 0606 E: p.moran@korddefence.com.au W: www.korddefence.com.au