Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: Multi-Domain Drops
Chief releases new doctrine, calling it the biggest step since AirLand Battle in the 1980s; and other news from Day Two of AUSA.
Business
Here Is the Counterdrone Kit the US Is Sending Ukraine
Made by L3Harris Technologies, the system can be quickly installed on different types of vehicles.
Ideas
'A' for Effort, 'F' for Execution as a General Defends Women in Service
Our leaders have a duty to stand up for those in their charge. But how they say it is just as important as what they say.
Policy
Divisions, Corps to Replace Brigades As Army’s Wartime Formation Of Choice
Brigades that operated largely independently in Iraq and Afghanistan will fight as part of larger units in future conflicts, officials said.
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Policy
Woke-ism Not to Blame for Army Shortfalls, Says Top Recruiting General
“That is not what I’m seeing,” says commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, as right-wing pundits target the military over anti-racism, anti-extremism, gender, and climate change policies.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: Recruiting Crisis
On Day 1 of the country's largest land-warfare show, service leaders talked about their efforts to find more young people to serve.
Business
Rheinmetall, Partners Detail Armored Fighting Vehicle It’s Pitching to Replace Army’s Bradley
Executives touted each company’s unique technology and expertise as their special sauce.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: Lessons from Ukraine
The curtain opens Monday on the Association of the U.S. Army's big annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Policy
Army Climate Plan Relies on Technology That Doesn’t Exist Yet
The most “complex” aspect of the implementation plan is “building a force to operate in the future that still has to operate in the present,” officials said.
Defense Systems
Soldiers Can Use Their Phones For Work Under New Army Pilot
Unlike other Pentagon BYOD efforts, this one taps the cloud for a secure remote work experience.
Threats
US Military: Bad Publicity Is Hurting Recruiting. Lawmakers: Fix Your Problems
As services miss end-strength and accession goals, senators at personnel hearing have some blunt suggestions.
Threats
Ukraine: Russia’s Draft, Setbacks Mean It’s Time for More Advanced Weapons
Kyiv’s winter wishlist includes long-range artillery, armored Humvees, kamikaze drones, and more.
Threats
Vax Refusal Poised to Deepen National Guard’s End-Strength Shortage
The Guard is missing its goals for the first time in several years, and worse is expected to come.
Science & Tech