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Land Forces
Army Looks to Replace Cold Weather Vehicle
Increased activity and competition in the Arctic are prompting the Pentagon to put a renewed focus on the region.
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems
JUST IN: Pentagon Releases Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Counter China, Russia
A new artificial strategy developed by the Pentagon calls for accelerating the acquisition of AI platforms to stay ahead of China and Russia.
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Defense Department
BREAKING: Inhofe Expresses Doubts About Shanahan as Permanent Defense Secretary
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe, R-Okla. anticipates an upcoming nomination for a new defense secretary, but doubts the position will be taken by the current placeholder.
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Army News
Army Advances Future Command Post Technology
FORT BLISS, Texas — On an uncharacteristically chilly day in the Southwest desert, reporters gathered in a remote corner of Fort Bliss to witness the Army’s last Network Integration Evaluation.
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Land Forces
Ground Troops to Receive Lighter, Tougher Body Armor
Eager to reduce the weight burden for dismounted troops, Pentagon researchers and others are working on new body armor that is expected to be lighter than legacy systems, without sacrificing survivability.
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Budget
BREAKING: Army Realigning $25 Billion to Fund Modernization Priorities
The Army’s fiscal year 2020 budget request will reflect its intent to reduce, eliminate or delay programs in favor of its top modernization priorities, according to the service’s top civilian leader.
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Special Operations-Low Intensity Conflict
NEWS FROM SO/LIC: Special Operations Command to Request Big Boost to S&T Budget
Special Operations Command wants to substantially increase funding for its science and technology division over the next five years, an official said Feb. 7.
National Defense Columnists
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INSIGHTS
By Ian Brekke and Susan CassidyNational Defense Contributors
National Defense Podcasts
FEBRUARY 2019
International Military Vehicles, New Body Armor and Autonomous Truck Convoys
In this podcast, National Defense Magazine looks at the expansion of the International military vehicle market for U.S. contractors, the Pentagon’s new body armor for ground troops and how the Army is gearing up for autonomous truck convoys.