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Suppressed GPS in Ukraine fuels development of US Army navigation tech

WASHINGTON — The suppression of GPS signals in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion is informing the development of next-generation U.S. Army navigation and targeting technologies. The service is investing in alternative sources of situational awareness — where troops are and where they are headed, for example — in anticipation of future fights and digital interference at a massive…
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Army targets California to boost recruitment numbers

WASHINGTON — When it comes to Army recruitment, California is in a deficit. The service is experiencing problems with bringing in new soldiers, but one way leadership aims to get more young people exposed to and involved with the Army is through ROTC and JROTC…
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‘As long as it takes’: US Army doubles down on Ukraine training goals

WASHINGTON ― Canadian and U.S. Army officials are determined NATO efforts to train Ukrainian forces will last long term, despite uncertainty over whether Congress will continue to fund additional military assistance for Kyiv. Canadian Brig. Gen. Mason Stalker, the deputy training commander for Security Assistance Group-Ukraine, stressed Tuesday at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual…
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Army exec wants ‘robust’ industry input in revamp of artillery software

WASHINGTON — U.S. Army networking experts want to rejuvenate software with decades of history that helps troops coordinate mortars, guided missiles, close air support and more on the battlefield. The service’s Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Tactical is “embarking on our modernization strategy” for the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, or AFATDS…
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GM Defense, Anduril team up on emerging battlefield needs

WASHINGTON — Tactical trucks producer GM Defense is partnering with unmanned and autonomous systems specialist Anduril Industries to address emerging needs on the battlefield. The companies agreed on “establishing a framework to collaborate on defense program capture…
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Crypto Aid Israel Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hamas Assault – Bitcoin News

Members of Israel’s Web3 community have launched Crypto Aid Israel, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the conflict with Hamas. The goal is to attract cryptocurrency donations to relieve the humanitarian situation of thousands of Israelis displaced by the surprise attack of Palestinian militants from Gaza. Web3 Firms Unite in Crypto Aid Israel Initiative Amid War With Hamas A group of…
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