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Army NewsArmy Finalizing Requirements for ‘Heavy’ Watercraft
The Army is modernizing its watercraft to ensure the service’s combat systems and vehicles get where they need to go in austere, coastal environments.
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Global Defense MarketMiddle East Militaries Eye More Rugged Tactical Vehicles
Middle East countries are looking to upgrade their fleets of tactical wheeled vehicles that can move around and survive the threats of modern, dynamic...
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Robotics and Autonomous SystemsCOMMENTARY: Ukraine A Living Lab for AI Warfare
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, much debate has centered on whether the conflict represents conventional warfare or some revolutionary type of contest.
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BudgetJUST IN: Government Intervention Needed to Handle Surge Capacity (Updated)
The government needs to step up and step in if the industrial base is going to tackle a boost in short term surge capacity, one Army official said.
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Robotics and Autonomous SystemsNDIA POLICY POINTS: Navy Needs More Robotic Vessels to Take on China
In contrast to the land-based, high-intensity artillery battles and trench warfare currently raging in eastern Ukraine, the potential fight with the People’s Republic of China will be primarily waged on, above and below the sea. Therefore, the ability of the U.S. Navy to project and sustain power over the vast distances of the Indo-Pacific will be crucial in any possible confrontation.
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Missile DefenseJUST IN: Ukrainians a ‘Quick Study’ on Patriot System; U.S. Army Taking Notes
As Ukrainian soldiers have been learning how to use the Patriot missile defense system, the U.S. Army has been learning from the Ukrainians about real-world missile defense applications that could shape Army training and system requirements going forward.
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Air PowerJUST IN: Report Advocates for Air Force to Buy at Least 20 B-21s Per Year
The Air Force must ramp up the production of its next-generation B-21 Raider strategic bombers as quickly as possible in order to rebuild the United States’ long-range strike advantage, according to a new report.
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FEBRUARY 2023
Vital Signs 2023, Defense Workforce, Rare Earths
In this episode, National Defense discusses the 2023 Vital Signs report, the defense industry’s workforce challenges, and the rare earth supply chain.