How saving soldiers’ lives influenced the Army’s new kit options
From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers.
By Todd South
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How the Army plans to remove soldiers from the deadly breach
Drones, autonomous bulldozers, target recognition software and more are all part of the experiments.
By Todd South
Army’s blunt trauma tests on pigs, cadavers may aid body armor designs
Grisly though some of the experiments might be, they get closer to simulating the real effects of body armor blows on live personnel.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Is this unit the future of Army combat formations?
A Hawaii-based light brigade combat team's recent overseas rotation featured a bevy of cutting-edge capabilities, leaders say.
By Todd South
Army warrant officer sentenced for selling $2 million in stolen gear
Christopher Hammond was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution and forfeiture for selling stolen equipment meant for his unit.
By Todd South
Marines test robotic mule that could carry weapons, sensors
The program seeks to take the load off of dismounted troops.
By Todd South