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The rise of new technologies is propelling humanity into the era of the augmented soldier, where improved physical and cognitive capabilities are becoming a tangible reality, transcending boundaries in a way that would have previously seemed unimaginable. However, we need to distinguish between concrete possibilities for augmentation and futuristic speculation, while addressing the need to reflect on the strategic implications. Even if ethics is an underlying theme, our thinking must be guided by a pragmatic approach to conflict and the competitiveness of soldiers in the wars of the future. France is playing its part in bringing these advances to fruition, suggesting a more measured approach to the integration of these technologies to ensure that the real potential of augmentation can be fully exploited.