WASHINGTON — An aerial electronic jammer the U.S. Army slated for use aboard a reconnaissance and attack drone successfully underwent testing using a turboprop aircraft, an outcome officials said demonstrates the payload’s future battlefield flexibility.
The Multi-Function Electronic Warfare-Air Large, or MFEW-AL, is part of the Army’s focus on sophisticated electronic warfare technologies…
WASHINGTON — The four companies vying for the Army’s robotic combat vehicle program displayed prototypes at this year’s Association of the US Army conference.
The RCV is an unmanned system meant to serve alongside manned units, part of a larger slate of updated ground…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Army scientists and engineers are developing ways to reuse water, power devices without generators, and fight in the littorals all while remembering that nature always has a say in the outcome of any military operation.
Much of that work is being done at…
Army previews strategy for digital engineering
October 11, 2023
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…
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…
Army targets California to boost recruitment numbers
October 11, 2023
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…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s multidomain task force units could see elements that include allies and partners, according to the head of U.S. Army Pacific.
“We’re actually doing some work right now with the third MDTF in Hawaii to create conditions for a combined…
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”…
