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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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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