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The current trend
in the IDF calls for the development of tactical units designed
specifically for Urban-LIC. These units are scheduled to field much
expanded C4ISR systems enabling autonomous control of multiple sensors
and effectors. The units are expected to field advanced Battlefield
Command Systems (BMS) and a new command and control network, known as
TORC2H, both produced by Elbit. Such integration will provide units
with a clear picture of the battlefield, enhanced situational
awareness and will enable tactical units to share pieces of the
situational picture that are relevant to their activity.
 Sharing C4 means these tactical elements will also be able to share
data, images and even live video from their weapon's cameras, as well
as organic sensors. Visual Defense is providing this connectivity over
irregular narrow-band communications, including commercial cellular
devices and combat net radios. To support communications within the
urban area, RAFAEL's Lightlink has been demonstrated to provide
wideband data networking over and within large and cluttered urban
area. These capabilities are required to feeds images, reports and
voice communications from war fighters to the platoon and company
commanders and to battalion command posts, where fusion of the
situational picture is done.
Much simpler yet essential devices for this type of warfare are the
foldable periscope, and lightweight assault ladder carried in a
backpack. The assault ladder enables troops to deal with many of the
vertical obstacles encountered in urban terrain.
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