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Marine Corps nearing contract award for new amphibious combat vehicle
The Marine Corps wrapped up operational tests of Amphibious Combat Vehicle prototypes last week in California and heads into a decision on whether BAE Systems or SAIC will build the service’s new ACV expected in mid-June.
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Some (rare) good news for military aviation: Army helicopter accidents on the decline
Army aviation’s mishap rates are faring far better than the other services in the years following the 2013 Congressional budget cuts.
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Sands are shifting among Army Futures Command leadership
The Army is already choosing new leaders for its Army Futures Command Cross Functional Teams as it prepares to officially stand up the command this summer.
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Army shifting to larger-scale exercises on short notice to be less predictable
The Army is shooting to be less predictable to enemies while remaining predictable enough to reassure allies and partners, which means making changes to how the services conducts exercises globally.
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Short-Range Air Defense battalions will grow in both Army’s active force and National Guard
Both the Army’s active component and the National Guard’s Short-Range Air Defense capabilities will grow, according to the one-star in charge of air-and-missile defense modernization under the Army’s new Futures Command.
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Army to stand up pilot task force to develop multidomain battle concepts
The U.S. Army plans to stand up a task force to develop its multidomain battle concept through exercises in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Congress directs Army to conduct light vehicle competition in FY18 spending bill
Through the FY18 spending bill, Congress is locking the Army into a commitment to compete for more Ground Mobility Vehicles down the road.
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Congress provides $3.3 billion boost for missile defense in FY18 spending bill
Congress has appropriated $11.5 billion for the Missile Defense Agency in order to upgrade and modernize its capability to defend against North Korean threats.
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US Army successfully demos laser weapon on Stryker in Europe
U.S. Army troops in Europe successfully defeated drone threats using a laser weapon on a Stryker over the weekend, but ranges are presenting certain limitations, according to a strategic programs chief with U.S. Army Europe.
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US Army to demo precision strike, hypersonics, ramjet capabilities in just a few years
The Army could see demonstrations of hypersonics and ramjet technology to get longer ranges for its precision-strike capability as early as 2019, according to the Long-Range Precision Fires modernization team lead.
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Marine Corps nearing contract award for new amphibious combat vehicle
The Marine Corps wrapped up operational tests of Amphibious Combat Vehicle prototypes last week in California and heads into a decision on whether BAE Systems or SAIC will build the service’s new ACV expected in mid-June.
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Some (rare) good news for military aviation: Army helicopter accidents on the decline
Army aviation’s mishap rates are faring far better than the other services in the years following the 2013 Congressional budget cuts.
-
Sands are shifting among Army Futures Command leadership
The Army is already choosing new leaders for its Army Futures Command Cross Functional Teams as it prepares to officially stand up the command this summer.
-
Army shifting to larger-scale exercises on short notice to be less predictable
The Army is shooting to be less predictable to enemies while remaining predictable enough to reassure allies and partners, which means making changes to how the services conducts exercises globally.
-
Short-Range Air Defense battalions will grow in both Army’s active force and National Guard
Both the Army’s active component and the National Guard’s Short-Range Air Defense capabilities will grow, according to the one-star in charge of air-and-missile defense modernization under the Army’s new Futures Command.
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Army to stand up pilot task force to develop multidomain battle concepts
The U.S. Army plans to stand up a task force to develop its multidomain battle concept through exercises in the Asia-Pacific region.
-
Congress directs Army to conduct light vehicle competition in FY18 spending bill
Through the FY18 spending bill, Congress is locking the Army into a commitment to compete for more Ground Mobility Vehicles down the road.
-
Congress provides $3.3 billion boost for missile defense in FY18 spending bill
Congress has appropriated $11.5 billion for the Missile Defense Agency in order to upgrade and modernize its capability to defend against North Korean threats.
-
US Army successfully demos laser weapon on Stryker in Europe
U.S. Army troops in Europe successfully defeated drone threats using a laser weapon on a Stryker over the weekend, but ranges are presenting certain limitations, according to a strategic programs chief with U.S. Army Europe.
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US Army to demo precision strike, hypersonics, ramjet capabilities in just a few years
The Army could see demonstrations of hypersonics and ramjet technology to get longer ranges for its precision-strike capability as early as 2019, according to the Long-Range Precision Fires modernization team lead.
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Marine Corps nearing contract award for new amphibious combat vehicle
The Marine Corps wrapped up operational tests of Amphibious Combat Vehicle prototypes last week in California and heads into a decision on whether BAE Systems or SAIC will build the service’s new ACV expected in mid-June.
-
Some (rare) good news for military aviation: Army helicopter accidents on the decline
Army aviation’s mishap rates are faring far better than the other services in the years following the 2013 Congressional budget cuts.
-
Sands are shifting among Army Futures Command leadership
The Army is already choosing new leaders for its Army Futures Command Cross Functional Teams as it prepares to officially stand up the command this summer.
-
Army shifting to larger-scale exercises on short notice to be less predictable
The Army is shooting to be less predictable to enemies while remaining predictable enough to reassure allies and partners, which means making changes to how the services conducts exercises globally.
-
Short-Range Air Defense battalions will grow in both Army’s active force and National Guard
Both the Army’s active component and the National Guard’s Short-Range Air Defense capabilities will grow, according to the one-star in charge of air-and-missile defense modernization under the Army’s new Futures Command.
-
Army to stand up pilot task force to develop multidomain battle concepts
The U.S. Army plans to stand up a task force to develop its multidomain battle concept through exercises in the Asia-Pacific region.
-
Congress directs Army to conduct light vehicle competition in FY18 spending bill
Through the FY18 spending bill, Congress is locking the Army into a commitment to compete for more Ground Mobility Vehicles down the road.
-
Congress provides $3.3 billion boost for missile defense in FY18 spending bill
Congress has appropriated $11.5 billion for the Missile Defense Agency in order to upgrade and modernize its capability to defend against North Korean threats.
-
US Army successfully demos laser weapon on Stryker in Europe
U.S. Army troops in Europe successfully defeated drone threats using a laser weapon on a Stryker over the weekend, but ranges are presenting certain limitations, according to a strategic programs chief with U.S. Army Europe.
-
US Army to demo precision strike, hypersonics, ramjet capabilities in just a few years
The Army could see demonstrations of hypersonics and ramjet technology to get longer ranges for its precision-strike capability as early as 2019, according to the Long-Range Precision Fires modernization team lead.













