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US testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boom
Laser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.
US Army’s short-range air defense efforts face review board
The Army is seeking approval for its short-range air defense requirements, which will solidify a program of record for the rapidly developed capability.
By Jen Judson
Army picks deploying units to test electronic, cyber and drone warfare
The Army will select brigades to experiment with networks, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, small drones and loitering munitions while deployed.
By Todd South
Paratrooper’s Afghan War book helps platoonmates tell their story
The author deployed in 2009-10 to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
By Todd South
Strykers from Fort Cavazos will deploy to South Korea in 2024
The Fort Cavazos-based unit will take over for a Fort Carson brigade.
By Davis Winkie
Mental health evacuations for deployed US troops are on the rise
In 2022, 38.8% of evacuations from Central Command were mental health-related, compared to 33.5% in 2021 and 27.2% in 2020.
These new Army formations can reach across Europe to strike a target
This was the first time that the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force did a multi-service, multi-partner targeting data hand-off at these ranges.
By Todd South
Uncertain fate for active protection on Army’s combat vehicles
While the Army moved quickly to field Trophy active protection systems on Abrams tanks, it has struggled to get similar protection on its combat vehicles.
By Jen Judson
US Army pursues faster, more survivable Stinger missile replacement
Meanwhile, the Army is gearing up for a first user assessment for its Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system in Germany.
By Jen Judson
Robot Army of One: Service focuses on single robotic combat vehicle
The Army is focusing its efforts on a robotic combat vehicle that isn't too small and isn't too large, but just right to keep up with heavy forces.
By Jen Judson
Dating app user sends comically fake deployment orders to match
The letter says she will be deployed to Ukraine with AFRICOM.
By Sarah Sicard