Defense Systems
Army app grants access to news from DOD research labs
ARDEC’s new mobile application keeps users, including the public, current with research going on throughout the department.
Defense Systems
Missile-defense aerostat goes rogue, brought down in Pa.
The blimp-like craft broke free from its mooring at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., causing outages as its tether hit power lines.
Defense Systems
Cyber Quest looks to blend cyber with electronic warfare
The Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence is looking for vendors to help converge two emerging battlefield tools.
Defense Systems
Army bringing green energy plans to forward bases
The service wants to make forward operating bases more efficient, less reliant on resupply missions.
Defense Systems
Cyber warriors take to the battlefield
Armed and in full camo, an Army team gives a mission force valuable real-time information during a recent exercise.
Business
Meet the New Army General in Charge of the ISIS War
Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland is now commanding the counter-ISIS campaign; Officials name Nagata’s successor at SOCOM Central.
Defense Systems
Army unsheathes Excalibur supercomputer
The 3.7 petaflop Cray Xc40 machine greatly boosts processing power at the Defense Supercomputing Resource Center.
Defense Systems
Army wants autonomous UAS for GPS-denied environments
Researchers are looking for game-changing sensing technologies that could work for a variety of unmanned vehicles.
Defense Systems
Army asks for help in cyber and network management
The service is looking for contractors to assist with the full range of cyber identity management support services.
Business
‘I Don’t Know What The Debate Is,’ Army's Top Officer Says of Women
As Defense Secretary Carter orders senior military leaders to quiet down about women in combat decision deadline, Gen. Mark Milley had one more thing to say.
Defense Systems
Army orders 19 next-gen, long-endurance Gray Eagles
General Atomics gets a contract for the Improved Gray Eagle unmanned aerial systems, which can stay aloft nearly twice as long as previous versions.
Defense Systems
Army cyber forces should 'take a page' from adversaries
At the annual AUSA conference, the National Mission Force commander says the Army could stand to learn something about "cheap, fast and easy."
Defense Systems
Digital battlefield system puts multiple nations on the same page
The Army’s ASCA takes language out of the equation when coalition forces call for artillery support.
Science & Tech
The Army’s Drone Wishlist Includes Jamming Gear and More Weapons
Electronic warfare is among several new missions under consideration for UAVs.
Science & Tech
With Russia in Mind, BAE Revives Light Tank from the ’90s
U.S. military brass say Russia is the top threat, so companies are pitching arms for a new European battlefield…even if there is no money to buy them.
Business
The US Army’s Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress
The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.
Science & Tech
Laser Trucks Are On Their Way
As onboard power capabilities for small trucks continue to improve, defense manufacturers are looking for fancier features. Lasers anyone?
Ideas
Seven Things Our Army Needs, Right Now
AUSA's president calls for stabilizing the size of the Army, giving it more money, and ending partisan conflict.
Defense Systems
An emerging threat: Small drones as flying IEDs
The military services are preparing to defend against the potential of inexpensive UAS being used as weapons.
Business