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Land Forces

December 2021

Army, Industry Have Faith in New Approach for Bradley Replacement

By Mikayla Easley
After a handful of unsuccessful attempts to replace the Army’s aging Bradley fighting vehicle, the service hopes it is finally on the right track.
Land Forces

October 2021

AUSA NEWS: Israeli Company Showcases Enhanced Remote Weapon System for Vehicles (Updated)

By Mikayla Easley
The Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense ...
Land Forces

October 2021

AUSA NEWS: L3Harris Awarded Contract for EOD Night Vision Goggles

By Mikayla Easley
Explosive ordnance disposal soldiers have some of the toughest and most dangerous jobs in the Army. Soon, they will be equipped with an advanced new night-vision goggle that can help them detect, disable and neutralize explosive devises in low-light or no-light conditions.
Land Forces

October 2021

AUSA NEWS: Under New leadership, AM General Looking to Advance Vehicle Tech

By Mikayla Easley
AM General is embracing change and modern ...
Energy

October 2021

Electric Vehicles for the Military Still a Pipedream

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
The Army for years has been making investments into the electrification ...
Land Forces

September 2021

DSEI NEWS: Polaris Debuts Upgraded Ultralight Tactical Vehicle (Updated)

By Stew Magnuson
LONDON — Polaris Government and Defense unveiled an upgraded ...
Land Forces

June 2021

Israeli Firm Delivers Advanced Targeting System

By Meredith Roaten
Smart Shooter, an Israel-based developer of fire control systems, has delivered a new optical targeting scope to the Defense Department for testing.
Special Operations

May 2021

SOFIC NEWS: Body Armor, Ammo Among New Tech for Commandos

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Special Operations Command is investing in new “game changing” equipment that will better protect and enhance the capabilities of commandos on the ground.
Army News

March 2021

BREAKING: Army Releases New Arctic Strategy

By Meredith Roaten
The Army released its long-awaited strategy to assert dominance over the Arctic region March 16.
Special Operations

May 2020

Special Operations Community Embraces ‘Wildcat’ Calibers

By Scott R. Gourley
One phenomenon that has emerged from the U.S. special operations community over the last 10 to 12 years involves exploration and acquisition of small arms in new ballistic calibers.