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US Army pushing forward with organic industrial base modernization

US Army pushing forward with organic industrial base modernization
US Army pushing forward with organic industrial base modernization

Brig. Gen. Michael B. Lalor, head of the Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM), told Breaking Defense this week the service plans to break ground in FY25 on the Long Range Precision Fires Facility at Watervliet Arsenal, NY.

‘Money truck’ awaits: Army officials chafe at defense industry’s inability to increase production

‘Money truck’ awaits: Army officials chafe at defense industry’s inability to increase production
‘Money truck’ awaits: Army officials chafe at defense industry’s inability to increase production

“I am personally no longer interested in hearing about COVID. That time is over, okay? It is time to deliver and produce and meet the commitment,” Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor said at GVSETS 2024.

Digital engineering saving time, money on Army’s XM30 vehicle competition: Officials

Digital engineering saving time, money on Army’s XM30 vehicle competition: Officials
Digital engineering saving time, money on Army’s XM30 vehicle competition: Officials

Acquisition official Young Bang said it would otherwise take “forever” to comb through data from program competitors General Dynamics Land Systems and American Rheinmetall Vehicles.

Army plans for faster AI adoption, for defense too

Army plans for faster AI adoption, for defense too
Army plans for faster AI adoption, for defense too

The branch intends to use AI to improve the operation of sensors, ground vehicles and aviation as well as training capabilities. It is also interested in counter-AI and attack AI solutions.

What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?

What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?
What is preventing the Army from integrating autonomous vehicles into its formations?

Challenges related to software, communication and mobility of UGVs have been a concern for the branch. The bureaucracy involved in procurement processes also hampers efforts to deploy uncrewed platforms into convoys.

Better mobility ‘key’ to Army operations in the extremes of the high north: Official

Better mobility ‘key’ to Army operations in the extremes of the high north: Official
Better mobility ‘key’ to Army operations in the extremes of the high north: Official

The service has been conducting several R&D and procurement programs to prepare its vehicles to succeed in extreme weather conditions.

Army, Clemson University unveil new, optionally manned Deep Orange 15 rescue vehicle

Army, Clemson University unveil new, optionally manned Deep Orange 15 rescue vehicle
Army, Clemson University unveil new, optionally manned Deep Orange 15 rescue vehicle

The semi-autonomous, optionally piloted, high-speed, off-road platform to be a “research platform” for cutting edge tech.

With $4.5B investment planned in Organic Industrial Base, a focus on next-gen vehicles

With $4.5B investment planned in Organic Industrial Base, a focus on next-gen vehicles
With $4.5B investment planned in Organic Industrial Base, a focus on next-gen vehicles

The OIB comprises 23 depots, arsenals and ammunition plants owned by the government.

Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program

Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program
Army ‘very close’ on contracts for Robotic Combat Vehicle program

The Army plans to select up to four vendors for the designing, prototyping, and building a lightweight, easily transportable robotic platform.

Army looking for early soldier feedback on Bradley replacement XM30

Army looking for early soldier feedback on Bradley replacement XM30
Army looking for early soldier feedback on Bradley replacement XM30

Soldier feedback “is going to be absolutely essential and will give Congress and the taxpayers more confidence that what we are developing to deliver the warfighters is what they actually need,” Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman said of the XM30.

Army, Clemson University team up on Deep Orange 14 unmanned ground vehicle

Army, Clemson University team up on Deep Orange 14 unmanned ground vehicle
Army, Clemson University team up on Deep Orange 14 unmanned ground vehicle

Designed to be deployed in urban reconnaissance and natural disaster relief missions, the prototype vehicle can sense and navigate on unknown and challenging terrains, and its critical functions and autonomy algorithms can plan missions, gather information, and update maps, according to Clemson.

US Army to expand production of 3D-printed parts for HMMWV vehicles

US Army to expand production of 3D-printed parts for HMMWV vehicles
US Army to expand production of 3D-printed parts for HMMWV vehicles

The service has produced a battery bracket but is seeking manufacturing partners to design other components.

US Army has ‘lot of work’ to do to push AI in ground vehicles: Official

US Army has ‘lot of work’ to do to push AI in ground vehicles: Official
US Army has ‘lot of work’ to do to push AI in ground vehicles: Official

The service has been working on several efforts to improve data and infrastructure and enable broader use of those capabilities.