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Defense Department

September 2015

Departing Secretary McHugh Delivers Straight Talk on the Army's Future

By Sandra I. Erwin
Departing Secretary McHugh’s Straight Talk on the Future of the Army
Acquisition

June 2015

Army Equipment Buyers Could Borrow a Few Ideas From Foreign Peers

By Sandra I. Erwin
Army Equipment Buyers Could Borrow a Few Ideas From Foreign Peers
Special Operations-Low Intensity Conflict

January 2015

SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ Suit Faces Major Technological Hurdles

By Stew Magnuson
Special Operations Command is on track to deliver the first working prototype of its tactical assault light operator suit by August 2018, SOCOM’s leader Army Gen. Joseph Votel said.
Armaments

November 2014

Army, Special Operations Forces Eye Lighter, Cheaper Shoulder-Fired Weapons

By Sandra I. Erwin
The Army and U.S. Special Operations Command will be testing a new antitank shoulder-fired weapon that is much lighter than current models.
Defense Department

September 2014

Top Army General: More U.S. Ground Forces Might Be Needed in Iraq

By Sandra I. Erwin
The Islamic State, also known as ISIL, is rapidly destabilizing the Middle East as it captures more territory in Iraq and Syria. But Odierno is convinced that its ultimate goal is to attack the West, especially the United States.
Defense Department

April 2014

Marine Corps Preparing For Expanded Role in Africa

By Dan Parsons
May 2013

Special Operations Forces Look for Right Mix of Hard and Soft Power

By Sandra I. Erwin
May 2013

Study: U.S. Soldiers Not Adequately Equipped for War

By Sandra I. Erwin
August 2011

Army's Networked Soldier System Gets Another Facelift

By Eric Beidel
Army News

May 2010

Army Reorganizes Training for Intelligence Units

By Sandra I. Erwin