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Army News
July 2019
JUST IN: Texas Universities Building High-Tech Facilities to Aid Army Futures Command
By Jon HarperArmy Futures Command, which was established last year to spearhead the service’s top modernization efforts, is getting some major help from universities in Texas, according to its top officer. -
Land Forces
July 2019
‘Intelligent-Rail’ Software Destined for Next-Gen Squad Weapon
By Mandy Mayfield and Connie LeeThe Army has approved an upgraded software and hardware system that will be integrated into its next-generation squad weapon. -
Land Forces
June 2019
JUST IN: New Marine Corps Infantry Weapons on the Horizon
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Marine Corps is pursuing a slew of new technologies to give infantrymen the edge on the battlefield, said an official June 4. -
Army News
May 2019
Army Seeks Optic for Next-Gen Squad Weapon
By Connie LeeHUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Army is looking to pair the next-generation squad weapon with a new optic to boost soldiers’ accuracy. -
Special Operations
May 2019
‘Hyper-Enabled Operator’ Concept Inches Closer to Reality
Nearly a year after announcing a new effort to “hyper-enable” commandos with a slew of new technologies, Special Operations Command is making progress, officials have said. -
Army News
April 2019
BREAKING: Army Modernization Leader Asks for Industry’s Help Solving Robotics Challenges
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A top Army official is asking for industry’s help as it faces challenges he believes can be conquered using advanced ground robotics capabilities. -
Land Forces
April 2019
Army Ammo Plant Readies for New 6.8 mm Round
By Connie LeeThe Army’s plan to adopt a 6.8 mm round includes building a new manufacturing facility at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri. -
Land Forces
March 2019
NEWS FROM AUSA GLOBAL: Army About to Evaluate JLTV Changes
By Connie LeeThe joint light tactical vehicle is scheduled to undergo an evaluation that will examine its new modifications, the vice president and general manager of joint programs at Oshkosh Defense said March 28 -
Land Forces
March 2019
NEWS FROM AUSA GLOBAL: Army Looks at Possibilities for Future Tank Replacement
By Connie LeeTwo studies are underway to examine options for the Abrams tank successor, an Army service official said March 27. -
Army News
March 2019
NEWS FROM AUSA GLOBAL: Army Fleshing Out Updated Modernization Strategy
By Connie LeeThe Army plans to complete an updated modernization strategy this summer, the commanding general of Army Futures Command said March 26.
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