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What could Forterra's OneLink platform mean for the soldier's operational procedures?

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OneLink platform may streamline how soldiers control autonomous systems. Forterra's OneLink platform, currently being piloted by the Army, is designed to allow service members to control various autonomous machines using a single operating control framework. This unified interface is intended to make switching between different autonomous systems, even those from various companies, much more seamless and easier for users. This capability could speed up the testing and evaluation phase before new technology is fielded.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Yesterday
Effect
Mild positive
How direct
2 steps, 1 inferred by Brind
When
Within months
The story
Still developing

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The facts so far

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  • OneLink allows service members to control different autonomous systems using one user interface.armytimes.com
  • OASIS-Fabric allows unmanned machines to connect in communication-degraded environments.armytimes.com
  • The Army’s Joint Readiness Training Center has begun using OASIS-OneLink to pilot unmanned systems.armytimes.com
  • OneLink allows several different autonomous machines, potentially all from different companies, to be controlled using the same operating control framework.armytimes.com

Why it matters

For the soldier, the ability to seamlessly control diverse autonomous systems is critical for mission effectiveness and reducing cognitive load during operations. The platform aims to reduce the time devoted to mastering new controls when new technology is introduced into the operational environment.

The Army is actively accelerating acquisition and connecting soldiers directly with builders through marketplaces, indicating a broader shift toward integrating commercially developed technology into combat operations. This move suggests a focus on operational efficiency and rapid deployment of advanced capabilities.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific operational changes will the Army mandate for soldiers using OneLink?
  • How quickly will the Army move from the pilot phase to full fielding of the OneLink platform?

Is this still moving?

Still developing Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
Reports
2
Developments
1
Repetition
50%

What would change this answer

The Army expands the pilot program beyond the Joint Readiness Training CenterThis suggests a wider adoption of the platform, making the operational changes for soldiers more certain and widespread.
The Army decides to maintain traditional, separate operating systems for different autonomous systemsThe platform's impact will be limited, and the soldier's operational procedures will not see the intended streamlining.

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The full eventForterra Pilots OneLink Platform with U.S. Army at AUSA Conference Everything aboutsoldier

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