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Robotics
September 2023
JUST IN: Progress on Autonomy, AI Requires More Risk Taking
When it comes to the future of integrating autonomy onto robotic platforms, industry experts have a message for the government: reduce specificity and increase risk. -
International
September 2023
JUST IN: Ukraine Countering Advanced Russian Tech with Western Aid
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Since the start of Russia’s unprovoked invasion, Ukraine has faced increasingly sophisticated Russian weapons and technology, but Western aid is helping Ukraine find ways to counter Russian weaponry, a Ukrainian officer said. -
International
September 2023
JUST IN: Ukraine War Challenging U.S. Munitions Enterprise
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The war in Ukraine has shed light on both challenges and opportunities for the U.S. military, not the least of which is “the criticality of the munitions enterprise,” said a top Army official. -
Industrial Base
September 2023
JUST IN: Potential Government Shutdown 'Extremely Disruptive' for Supply Chain
By Allyson ParkWith the military currently providing aid to Ukraine while simultaneously preparing for a possible Indo-Pacific conflict, a government shutdown would be “extremely disruptive” for production lines, a top Pentagon official said Sept. 26. -
Army News
September 2023
JUST IN: Army to Deliver Precision Strike Missile to Soldiers by End of Year
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The mission of Program Executive Office Missiles and Space is to push capability to the warfighter, and a shifting focus aligned to near peer competition has brought integrated fires and surge capacity to the forefront. -
Defense Department
September 2023
VIEWPOINT: NDAA Continues Trend of Supply Chain Vigilance to Reduce Reliance on China
By Jessica Curyto and Ed ShapiroThe fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act includes several provisions that continue the trend of vigilance of defense-critical supply chains to reduce the Defense Department’s reliance on China, Russia and other so-called “countries of concern.” -
Marine Corps News
September 2023
Marine Corps Seeking Intel on Reconnaissance Vehicle
By Allyson ParkThe latest update to the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 modernization plan highlights the service’s transition of light armored reconnaissance battalions to mobile reconnaissance battalions, which will require a mix of aerial, sea and land systems. One potential system is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, which is currently in the evaluation process as the service contemplates its requirements. -
Munitions Technology
September 2023
Q&A: Capt. Steven Beall, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
By Jan TeglerCapt. Steven Beall has been commander of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal since August 2021. Located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the school conducts common basic training for Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps EOD technicians who graduate from the school at the apprentice level. Beall spoke with Jan Tegler via phone about the challenges of keeping the school’s curriculum current as technology evolves. -
International
September 2023
JUST IN: Ukrainian Victory a Global Concern, Says NATO Leader
Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Jens Stoltenberg said his main purpose during his visit to New York was to “mobilize support for Ukraine,” because, among other things, what happens in Ukraine has global implications. -
Marine Corps News
September 2023
Marine Corps Scouting New Reconnaissance Capabilities
The Marine Corps’ reconnaissance capabilities are currently “ground vehicle-centric,” according to the 2022 annual update on the service-wide Force Design 2030 modernization campaign. As the service shifts its focus to the Indo-Pacific, “sole reliance on armored ground vehicles for reconnaissance is too limiting, especially in complex littoral environments,” the update said.
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