Ideas
Exelis CEO David Melcher Talks Electronic Warfare
The company is looking to upgrade the military's existing equipment, in the face of reduced budgets. By Kevin Baron
Ideas
Oshkosh’s Urias Says MRAP Maker Winning the Future Abroad
Oshkosh Defense churned out MRAPs and M-ATVs for the war years. To thrive after war, President Maj. Gen. John Urias (Ret.) said the firm is selling to foreign governments and banking on the JLTV. By Kevin Baron
Business
LTG Campbell: Smaller U.S. Army Europe Adapting to Post-War Era
U.S. Army Europe chief Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell said 30,000 soldiers is “about right for the future.” Here’s why. By Kevin Baron
Defense Systems
Odierno outlines Army’s post-war strategy
Army chief of staff says the service must use limited resources wisely as uncertainty grows.
Ideas
TRADOC Commander: Train on Ability, Regardless of Gender
Soldier 2020 is the Army’s deliberate effort to level the military career playing field for men and women. Here is what to expect and why. By Gen. Robert W. Cone
Business
Budget Crunches and Travel Restrictions Force Army Conference Online
The service says that streaming conference panels is a 'cost effective' way of reaching the Army's audience while encouraging professional development. By Bob Brewin
Defense Systems
Army launches cyber research alliance
University research alliance will focus on future cyber threats to Army networks.
Defense Systems
Army regional network plan advances
Congressional panels give Army the reprogramming flexibility to launch regional networks.
Defense Systems
Army CIO retires
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence served as the Army’s CIO for the past two years.
Defense Systems
Dozen companies share $4.1 billion Army contract
A mix of 10 large and two small businesses are sharing a $4.1 billion contract award to supply the Army with communications and transmission services to help the service improve its battlefield communications.
Business
The Army’s Misguided Crackdown on Tattoos
The Army’s new policies on tattoos and other physical appearance standards is part of a peacetime crackdown that usually lasts until the next war. By James Joyner
Defense Systems
Joint U.S.-Japanese Operation Rising Thunder is underway
An increase in participating U.S. personnel significant for the Asia Pacific pivot.
Defense Systems
Tablets hit the battlefield
Army looks to field a family of common computers, displays.
Defense Systems
Army to use ViaSat small tactical terminals in Apache helicopters
STT KOR-24A is a small, two-channel radio terminal that delivers simultaneous voice and data communications.
Defense Systems
Army, Air Force partner on IT to save money, grow bandwidth
The partnership marks an important step in pursing the Joint Information Environment.
Defense Systems
Army looks to integrate micro drones
Barclay stresses combined operations as a way to stretch procurement dollars.
Defense Systems
Army buys six Shadow drones for $11.8M
The RQ-7B collects intelligence, relays real time video.
Defense Systems
Army integrates new simulation technology into combat training
The Dismounted Solider Training System offers a cost- and time-saving supplement to field training.
Defense Systems
Oshkosh Truck will supply more MRAP armor
Army awards new contract to harden off-road version of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.
Defense Systems