U.S. Army/Armaments Research Company (ARC)

2022: U.S. Army begins using IoT sensors to assess gun health

Armaments Research Company (ARC), a technology and data research company serving customers in national and public security, announced on August 10, 2022 that it would begin implementing its Full IoT Technology Stack (IoT) technology. We are talking about, together with Sig Sauer, the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program.

For the first time in 65 years, as part of this initiative, the US Army will replace individual rifles, easel machine guns, fire control systems and ammunition, which will help modernize and better equip the next generation of fighters.

The US Army began using IoT sensors to assess the state of weapons

ARC's technology platform will provide data on individual weapons at scale. The findings will allow units to regularly assess weapons status, reduce failures, extend weapons lifespans and optimize maintenance plans, improving efficiency and lowering costs. This data could also improve the unit's readiness assessment, which measures the unit's fundamental ability to deploy quickly.

{{quote 'Our team is thrilled to partner with Sig Sauer to build this revolutionary platform to support and update the Army's weapons for the first time in decades, ARC CEO Michael Canty said. The Army's NGSW Program Division is pushing boundaries in search of modern, data-driven analysis and evaluation for gun readiness, and we are honored to do our part. With tens of thousands of new weapons samples as data sources in the field, we can optimize the safety and reliability of equipment, ultimately using that data to save lives. }} The first serial delivery of NGSW weapons will include the ARC's cartridge counting and inventory management system, which will collect gun usage data over the next few years. The intention of the NGSW program to revolutionize the tactical armament of the army is a response to conclusions that existing weapons systems pose a risk of conflicts. More than 1,000 soldiers made practical recommendations during testing and selection of weapons.

ARC's intelligent weapon platform works with tactical tools and advanced artificial intelligence to ensure mission readiness and improve the efficiency of small units. The platform allows the U.S. Army to collect critical data from individual and tactical-level weapons at scale, helping commanders at all levels make informed decisions during and after training to improve readiness, performance, and operational efficiency.^[1]

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