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How the Rifle Changed History and Will Continue its Impact for Generations, Thanks to the T-Worx Intelligent Rail®
May 8, 2019
Army Requests Full Funding For Two Weapons Modernization Programs that Use I-Rail® Technology
Imagine a battlescape where the intelligence is captured and uploaded in real time. You can push a button, take a photo of a target through the scope of your rifle, and transmit it to command instantaneously, supporting faster and more efficient calls for artillery and airstrikes. Commanders can adjust the mission as the fight unfolds. That future is within reach, and in the form of the infantryman’s best friend: his rifle. That’s thanks to the Intelligent Rail. The smart rail was designed by T-Worx and tested by the Army for compliance with the new Picatinny Smart Rail standard, which is a requirement for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) and Next Generation Squad Weapons Fire Control (NGSW-FC) programs.
- Smarter weapons: The rifle itself dates before the Civil War, to the days of telegraphs and couriers. From the trenches of France during World War I to the beaches of Normandy in World War II to the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan, it has helped the U.S. achieve victory around the world. T-Worx’s smart technology, Rail Operating System (ROS) and partner accessories are designed to make this iconic weapon smarter, and allow Soldiers to be more effective, more lethal and more connected than ever.
- Functionality: The T-Worx I-Rail has the ability to revolutionize targeting capabilities with its spot reporting application. Soldiers can photograph the enemy or a target via the rifle scope, mark the grid coordinates, and transmit that picture via a button, either to squad mates or to higher command. It takes seconds, rather than the long minutes it can take to describe a target by radio.
- Lighter: The platform provides unified power for rifle accessories like aiming lasers and thermal imagers, and reports remaining battery capacity, which can make battery life three to five times as long. Soldiers will be able to carry fewer batteries and more ammunition for the same weight; as a result, they should be able to fight longer and smarter.
- Situational awareness: The smart rail’s ROS improves situational awareness related to key operational data, such as the number and frequency of rounds fired. This can help commanders understand the intensity of a firefight, and determine whether to send additional resources.
- Accessories: The I-Rail has a number of useful accessories, including a push-to-talk feature and a spot reporting function that can tag objects on the battlefield. It also comes equipped with a real-time, live-streamed video feed, uploaded at a Soldier’s discretion, that allows commanders and support personnel to instantly respond to new challenges. This can enable faster and more accurate responses to threats and emergencies, including ordering air support and medevacs, thus minimizing the loss of life and limb.
The Department of Defense recently announced FY2020 budget details reflect a clear commitment to the need for technologies to fuel NGSW and NGSW-FC solutions. Total NGSW budget is $115 million through 2024 for R&D, and total NGSW-FC budget is $233.66 million for R&D ($60.88 million) and procurement ($172.78 million).
T-Worx will continue to closely collaborate with the Army and lead the way when it comes to smart weapons. Modernizing our force is a shared effort, however. Visit our homepage to find out how you can be part of T-Worx’s technology evolution.
Stay tuned for our next blog, a history of how the rifle has revolutionized warfare and how T-Worx’s I-Rail could continue this trend for generations to come.
