The US Army is testing smartphones mounted on soldiers' chests, known as End User Devices (EUDs), during urban training exercises. These ruggedized Samsung phones are reprogrammed for military use and host applications designed to improve battlefield awareness and decision-making. Soldiers found the devices useful but encountered connection issues and emphasized the need for physical backups. Army leaders are using the exercises to determine how many soldiers should be equipped with the devices.
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