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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. -
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. -
International
September 2023
JUST IN: AUKUS Partners Advancing on AI, Autonomy
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States are making key inroads in the areas of artificial intelligence and autonomy as part of their collaboration through the AUKUS security partnership, an Australian official said Sept. 20. -
Emerging Technologies
September 2023
Aviation Goggles Protect Against Multiple Laser Threats
A German company has developed goggles that can protect pilots’ eyes from six different kinds of lasers. -
Army News
September 2023
Wormuth: Advanced Cruise Missiles Worry Army (Updated)
By Allyson Park and Stew MagnusonPotential adversaries’ advanced cruise missiles continue to concern the Army, the service’s secretary said in a recent panel discussion. -
Emerging Technologies
September 2023
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY HORIZONS: Learning Lessons from MRAP, Operation Warp Speed
By Tom Driggers and Lauren MuhsWhen it comes to procuring defense weapon systems, there seems to be the same discussion: the defense acquisition process, even with all its reform efforts, is filled with inefficiencies. Due to its protracted timelines, bureaucracy and other barriers, the process is frequently criticized for its inability to deliver critical technologies to the warfighter in a timely manner. The current process is hindering the Defense Department’s ability to keep pace with technological advancements and outpace near-peer competitors. -
International
September 2023
DSEI NEWS: U.K. Defense Chief Urges Adoption of Emerging Tech
Despite having one of the largest, most advanced militaries in the world, the United Kingdom still has room to grow when it comes to bringing emerging technology into its armed forces, the chief of the country’s defense staff said. -
Air Force News
September 2023
AFA NEWS: Sustainability, Energy Efficiency Critical to Strategic Deterrence
By Allyson ParkThe U.S. Air Force aims to improve aircraft sustainability and energy efficiency as a part of their strategic deterrence initiative ahead of a possible Indo-Pacific conflict. -
Emerging Technologies
September 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: Air Mobility: The Buzz in Paris
PARIS — After four years away, the Paris Air Show returned to Le Bourget Airport in June with its usual showcase of aerospace prowess from across the globe, but one corner of the sprawling exhibition space looked a little different. -
Air Power
September 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: Army Quietly Exploring Electric Aircraft
The Air Force has been the driving force of the military’s electric vertical takeoff and landing efforts since piloting the vertical lift-focused Agility Prime program in 2020.
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