WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is assessing its future distribution of radios and related gear that provide vital links to far-flung soldiers in both the Indo-Pacific and Europe.
The juggle, teased months ago by then-Army Chief Information Raj Iyer, considers multiple factors including price, looming security deadlines and the upgrades needed in preparation for conflicts of the future, potentially…
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s chief technology officer said that if the Pentagon had already implemented its “zero-trust” approach to protecting its information networks, it may have more quickly detected a recent, high-profile classified document leak.
The discovery this…
Army evaluating future of heavy-lift helicopters
April 27, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army has embarked on a study to consider a future heavy vertical lift aircraft, the director of Army Future Vertical Lift modernization told Defense News.
The service is years into developing and procuring other Future Vertical Lift aircraft…
WASHINGTON — Prototype work on combined electronic warfare, cyber and signals intelligence technology to be mounted into U.S. Army armored vehicles will happen this year, with eyes set on operational demonstrations in 2024, according a service official.
The so-called Terrestrial Layer System, or TLS, is designed to provide soldiers greater situational awareness on the battlefield, as well as…
As Congress examines the details of the president’s fiscal 2024 defense budget, members are also rightly focused on making the most of every dollar for military capability, and reimagining a defense budget structure that is more responsive, agile and transparent.
As we…
The U.S. Air Force may soon get a new face for its presence in the Pacific.
The Biden administration on Monday tapped Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider to lead Pacific Air Forces, the branch in charge of organizing, training and equipping American air units from Alaska to Guam. His…
Biden taps Army vice chief to be service’s top officer
April 24, 2023
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has nominated the U.S. Army’s vice chief of staff to be the service’s next chief, according to the congressional register.
Gen. Randy George, if confirmed by the Senate, would succeed Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, who will retire this summer.
George “is a combat proven leader who is the right person at the right time and will guide the Army…
Why the US Navy needs dedicated command ships
April 24, 2023
When there is talk of flat budgets and ship reductions, the U.S. Navy inevitably suggests the retirement of its dedicated command ships — in particular the 6th Fleet flagship Mount Whitney. The Mediterranean-based command platform is again on the chopping block, this time…
WASHINGTON — Despite a delay in new engine technology, the U.S. Army is continuing to develop systems for its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft that go beyond the airframe, according to the two-star general in charge of the service’s vertical lift modernization.
As…
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Army shop for everything electronic warfare and battlefield situational awareness is getting a new leader.
Brig. Gen. Ed Barker was named the new boss of the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, or PEO IEW&S, according to an April 24 announcement from the Pentagon.
Barker has served as the office’s deputy since July 2021. He will…
