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Army previews strategy for digital engineering

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army plans to release a strategy by the end of the month to establish a digital engineering environment meant to speed the pace, lower cost and reduce risk in weapons systems development, Army Under Secretary Gabe Camarillo told Defense News. Already, the defense industry is using digital engineering, including using digital twins, to develop future vertical lift aircraft…
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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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The Army team that spots problems before they lead to a toxic climate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — If the Army is going to be successful both in garrison or on deployment, the service must ensure its units work together and soldiers trust their leadership. Leadership failings, toxic command climates and disengaged soldiers can lead to a host of problems — from poorly trained forces not ready for their next mission to reduced re-enlistment, misbehavior and even suicide. A…
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Barracks and base fixes won’t be one-size-fits-all, Army 3-star says

WASHINGTON — One of the Army’s defining features is its uniformity. But when it comes to installations and quality of life, maybe one size doesn’t fit all, argued the head of Installation Management Command. Lt. Gen. Omar Jones, who leads the command, explained that garrisons need to provide a “common experience” for services like childcare while simultaneously providing “tailored”…
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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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AI for recruiters: iCIMS unveils a new GPT-powered copilot

Finding the right person for the job is no walk in the park, as any recruiter will tell you. And it’s at least as challenging for job seekers to wade through the opportunities, apply for a job, and get that coveted first interview. But iCIMS believes generative AI can help. Today, the company is announcing its own iCIMS Copilot, an AI assistant powered by the GPT-4 in Azure OpenAI Service…
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