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

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

US Army’s New Chief Sets Three Goals

Readiness, modernizing the force, and taking care of soldiers — and that means more time practicing complex scenarios.

Defense Systems

Army wants Apache modifications for better UAS teaming

The service is interested in innovative ways to make the helicopters more compatible with the Manned Unmanned Teaming modification.

Science & Tech

Talking Helmets and Robot Builders: The Army's Future of 3D Printing

A researcher at the service’s Weapons and Materials Directorate lays out a vision for additive printers on the battlefield.

Defense Systems

Army, partners work toward better battlefield intelligence collection

The annual Enterprise Challenge tests intelligence technologies in real-world scenarios for the Army, other DOD agencies, contractors and coalition forces.

Defense Systems

Army testing swarms of small drones

Researchers want to see what's possible with small, inexpensive quad and octocopters.

Defense Systems

Army demos remote system for patrolling base camp perimeter

With multiple weapons systems controlled from a tactical command center, two soldiers can do the job of 10 on patrol

Defense Systems

The No. 1 battlefield threat? Cyberattacks

A brigade commander at NIE 16.1 says defending the network is the most important part of combat operations.

Defense Systems

Army staging largest ever joint-forces network exercise

NIE 16.1 incorporates coalition and other U.S. forces, setting the stage for the multinational Army Warfighting Assessments.