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Early drops of new Army command software delight artillerists in drill
The Army is fast-tracking a next-generation command-and-control designed to give the force a battlefield edge.
By Jen Judson
Army to competitively develop Next-Gen Command-and-Control prototype
The Army plans to begin competitive prototyping of a next-generation battlefield command-and-control system this spring.
By Jen Judson
US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships
The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.
By Jen Judson
Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.
By Jen Judson
When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?
With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame.
By Jen Judson
Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition
The effort would be a departure from the service’s traditional approach to buying and sustaining radios.
Counter-drone missile competition possible in 2025, Army officials say
The Army is also planning on holding a competition for a new handheld device to take out drones.
By Jen Judson
Army’s long-range tiltrotor aircraft moves to next development phase
The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft is set to replace roughly 2,000 Black Hawk utility helicopters.
By Jen Judson
Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed
The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.
By Jen Judson
Military investigators raid contractors near Army’s training HQ
The raid involved multiple facilities of the Orlando-based Cole Engineering Services, that company confirmed.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US Army names air defense system after soldier killed in Vietnam
The Army is naming its short-range air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell William Stout, who saved lives in Vietnam.
By Jen Judson