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Army News
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Army Looks to Add Autoloader to Extended Range Cannon
July 18, 2019The Army is examining options to add an autoloader to the extended-range cannon artillery system, according to the director of the long-range precision fires cross-functional team.
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Land Forces
‘Intelligent-Rail’ Software Destined for Next-Gen Squad Weapon
July 17, 2019The Army has approved an upgraded software and hardware system that will be integrated into its next-generation squad weapon.
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Budget
JUST IN: Budget Impasse Puts 81 Army Programs at Risk
July 16, 2019If spending disputes on Capitol Hill lead to a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2020, the Army would need to halt 81 new start programs and 37 planned production increases, a top official said July 16.
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Emerging Technologies
SPECIAL REPORT: China, Russia Hypersonic Programs - Real Progress or Bluster?
July 12, 2019China and Russia’s intention to pursue hypersonic weapons lit a fire under the U.S. military, forcing it to re-invigorate its own programs.
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Air Power
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
July 08, 2019Swedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft.
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Special Operations
SOCOM Seeks Smartphone App for Fingerprint Data
June 28, 2019Special Operations Command is developing an application that would allow warfighters to collect biometric information — such as fingerprints — with their smartphones, according to an official.
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Space
Thornberry: HASC Republicans 'Supportive' of Space Force
June 11, 2019Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee seem to be on board with including a new space command its version of the fiscal year 2020 defense authorization bill, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, said June 11.
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Army News
Army Charts New Path for Air and Missile Defense
June 10, 2019To counter new and evolving weapons on the battlefield, the Army has created a new roadmap aimed at beefing up its air-and-missile defense force.
