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Drones, tanks and ships: Takeaways from Turkey’s annual defense report

The government listed 49 ongoing modernization and acquisition projects across the various armed forces. Here are some that stood out.

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Sgt. Timothy Bella, a geospatial engineer, prepares a Golden Eagle drone for flight during Exercise Bronco Rumble at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, on Aug. 19, 2021.

Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says

Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.

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US Army faces flat FY25 budget as personnel costs rise

As global operations heat up and personnel costs rise, the U.S. Army is grappling to modernize and take care of its people within a flat FY25 budget.

US Army scraps Extended Range Cannon Artillery prototype effort

The Army is changing directions in its effort to field a long-range cannon, scrapping its 58-caliber prototype in favor of considering available systems.

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U.S. Army Spc. Sean Curl enters data into a new reconnaissance system during class held by the 1014th Sapper Company.

Software revamp aims to align US Army with industry best practices

“More than ever before, software is actually a national-security imperative,” said Margaret Boatner, an Army strategy and acquisition executive.

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Marines select companies to build cannon version of new recon vehicle

The companies must deliver the prototype vehicle by 2025.

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Staff Sgt. Thornton, a mortarman, conducts a radio check with his forward observer in Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2013.

US Army needs more industry input before pivot to ‘radio as a service’

A previous request for information garnered more than a dozen responses, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection, according to Army officials.

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US Army to stand up cross-functional team for deep sensing

The Army's newest modernization cross-functional team will focus on seeing farther and better.

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Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopter

The future attack recon aircraft cancellation was not a waste, Army leaders stressed to lawmakers March 6 while detailing tech transfers to other programs.

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US Army’s air defense modernization boss on missiles, machine learning

The Army is working to integrate modern capabilities on the battlefield to provide a layered approach to addressing a widening array of complex threats.

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Palantir's TITAN is seen Oct. 12, 2022, on the show floor at the Association of the U.S. Army annual conference in Washington, D.C.

Army chooses Palantir to build next-generation targeting system

Under the $178 million deal, Denver-based Palantir will deliver 10 TITAN ground stations over the next two years.

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Logos Technologies announced a nearly $19.4 million arrangement for its Serenity systems, pictured here, in late February.

Elbit Systems subsidiary to supply shot-spotting sensors in Africa

A combination of electro-optical and acoustic sensors helps pinpoint the origin of weapons fire and explosions as far as 6 miles away.

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Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

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Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.

11 days ago

The Bell V-280 Valor is seen in a video playing above the Bell booth at the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C.

Bell, Leonardo to partner on tiltrotor helicopters

The agreement follows a long partnership between the firms on the BA609 tiltrotor program, which ended in 2011.

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Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights

The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.

11 days ago

Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.

11 days ago

Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather

A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.

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Anduril, Hanwha team up to bid for Army’s light payload robot

Anduril is jumping into the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport robotic vehicle competition with partners Hanwha and Forterra.

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