Rheinmetall Open-Sources Battlesuite Connected Weapon System Protocol

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German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has publicly released the protocol documentation for its Battlesuite onboard API, a connected weapon system interface. The release, published on GitHub Pages, covers version 9.10.0 of the onboard API. Battlesuite is Rheinmetall's framework for networked military vehicle and weapon system integration. By open-sourcing the protocol documentation, Rheinmetall makes its technical specifications accessible to developers and potential partners. The move reflects a broader trend of defense contractors publishing interface standards to encourage ecosystem development.

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