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Special Operations
May 2020
Special Operations Community Embraces ‘Wildcat’ Calibers
By Scott R. GourleyOne 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. -
Land Forces
April 2020
Body Armor Market to Grow, Study Finds
The size of the global body armor market is poised to increase by 5.2 percent over the next decade, according to a new study. -
Land Forces
March 2020
U.S. Reintroduction of Landmines Sparks Controversy
By Nick AddeWhen the Trump administration announced plans earlier this year to reintroduce antipersonnel landmines into the U.S. inventory of weapons, it triggered a predictable reaction across the political spectrum. -
Battlefield Communications
March 2020
Army Pursuing Communication Network For Bradley Replacement (UPDATED)
By Connie LeeThe Army awarded a technology services company a $5.4 million contract to provide assured communications for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement. -
Land Forces
March 2020
Bone ‘Paint’ May Aid Wounded Warriors
By Connie LeeA Boston-based company is working with bone regenerative protein to help servicemembers recover from traumatic injuries. -
Land Forces
March 2020
BREAKING: Army Sets Timeline for JLTV Recompete Contract
AUSTIN, Texas — The Army is looking to issue a new contract to manufacture the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, the service’s project manager in charge of the program said March 4. -
Land Forces
February 2020
Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle Sparks Robust Competition
The Army is trying to fast-track the acquisition of an all-terrain, highly transportable vehicle intended to provide ground mobility capabilities for infantry brigade combat teams. -
Land Forces
February 2020
Army Charging Ahead With Advanced Powertrains
By Jon HarperAn Army program to develop and integrate new powertrain technology is setting the stage to provide leap-ahead capabilities for the military’s vehicle fleets, as the service pursues next-generation platforms. -
Land Forces
January 2020
Bumps in the Road May Lie Ahead for JLTV Procurement
The joint light tactical vehicle is one of the military’s largest vehicle acquisition initiatives, but budget uncertainty may affect how many platforms the Defense Department ultimately chooses to purchase. -
Land Forces
January 2020
Three Companies Vie to Make Next-Gen Squad Weapon
By Connie LeeThe Army has whittled down the competition to replace its legacy M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon to three companies, each with starkly different designs.
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