What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
By Carla Babb
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BAE teams with Forterra to build autonomous armored vehicle
BAE and Forterra plan to deliver and demonstrate a self-driving Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle next year.
By Jen Judson
Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat rule
The Army outlined the change as an incentive to maintain physical readiness and meet standards for high levels of physical fitness.
By Todd South
Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says
Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for service members as of Oct. 1, according to a Pentagon memo.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Opinion
Army undermines holistic health program with poor nutrition
Without measured improvement in food landscapes, the Army will continue to fund performance training while feeding a system that undermines it.
By Maj. Christina Deehl
Army picks 3 startups to fast-track self-driving squad vehicle
The Army has struggled to achieve fully-autonomous vehicles because of the inherent challenges on a modern battlefield not found on predictable roadways.
By Jen Judson