Land Warfare

STRATCOM wrapping spectrum ops center plan, as military faces bandwidth grab by 5G firms

STRATCOM wrapping spectrum ops center plan, as military faces bandwidth grab by 5G firms
STRATCOM wrapping spectrum ops center plan, as military faces bandwidth grab by 5G firms

STRATCOM’s Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center is focused primarily on repelling threats from Russia and China, but DoD also faces a potentially crippling spectrum grab by US commercial 5G wireless giants.

Stinger replacement included in Army’s FY24 budget request, service official says

Stinger replacement included in Army’s FY24 budget request, service official says
Stinger replacement included in Army’s FY24 budget request, service official says

In the meantime, the service is embarking on a plan to refurbish 1,200 legacy Stinger missiles.

The cost of neutrality: Swiss defense industry ‘just losing our market’ amid Ukraine conflict

The cost of neutrality: Swiss defense industry ‘just losing our market’ amid Ukraine conflict
The cost of neutrality: Swiss defense industry ‘just losing our market’ amid Ukraine conflict

Under pressure from local industry and international allies, the Swiss government is considering measures to relax its rules on the re-export of arms.

Oshkosh Defense formally protests Army’s $8.7B JLTV contract

Oshkosh Defense formally protests Army’s $8.7B JLTV contract
Oshkosh Defense formally protests Army’s $8.7B JLTV contract

The Government Accountability Office will weigh in on the Army’s multi-billion decision by mid-June.

What Washington needs from UK’s national security Integrated Review

What Washington needs from UK’s national security Integrated Review
What Washington needs from UK’s national security Integrated Review

More than lofty promises, pragmatic realism is in Britain’s best interest, writes analyst Joshua Huminski.

Army protecting weapon modernization portfolio in FY24 budget request, service official says

Army protecting weapon modernization portfolio in FY24 budget request, service official says
Army protecting weapon modernization portfolio in FY24 budget request, service official says

“I feel really good about the product we’re sending to Congress. Now, is it perfect? No… important trades had to be made,” Army acquisition head Douglas Bush said today.

Interview: Thales CEO talks air supremacy, combat cloud and Middle East investments

Interview: Thales CEO talks air supremacy, combat cloud and Middle East investments
Interview: Thales CEO talks air supremacy, combat cloud and Middle East investments

Patrice Caine sat down with Breaking Defense at IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

After upset win, AM General moves ahead with JLTV A2 production facility

After upset win, AM General moves ahead with JLTV A2 production facility
After upset win, AM General moves ahead with JLTV A2 production facility

Meanwhile, the Army awaits word on whether Oshkosh Defense will protest multi-billion-dollar deal, potentially delaying the JLTV timeline.

Congress can put Army modernization back on track

Congress can put Army modernization back on track
Congress can put Army modernization back on track

AEI’s John Ferrari asks five important questions that the Army needs to answer before committing to high-dollar procurments during its modernization push.

Army readying tactical wheeled vehicle strategy ahead of 2026 budget planning

Army readying tactical wheeled vehicle strategy ahead of 2026 budget planning
Army readying tactical wheeled vehicle strategy ahead of 2026 budget planning

By year’s end, service leaders should have a draft TWV strategy to guide their decisions on a host of vehicle fleets from the Infantry Squad Vehicle to the future Common Tactical Truck.

US Army picks 5 companies to compete for RQ-7B Shadow replacement

US Army picks 5 companies to compete for RQ-7B Shadow replacement
US Army picks 5 companies to compete for RQ-7B Shadow replacement

The service is breaking up the FTUAS Inc 2 program into five development stages.

With Indo-Pacific in mind, Army eyeing heavy support ship prototyping competition

With Indo-Pacific in mind, Army eyeing heavy support ship prototyping competition
With Indo-Pacific in mind, Army eyeing heavy support ship prototyping competition

With an Maneuver Support Vessel – Heavy competition on the horizon, the service is also working on the smaller MSV-L but is rebaselining the program to address design changes and increasing costs.

Poland signs framework for 1,400 infantry fighting vehicles

Poland signs framework for 1,400 infantry fighting vehicles
Poland signs framework for 1,400 infantry fighting vehicles

“The time of the [ex-Soviet BWP-1] IFV, which is still used in the Polish Army, has passed. Now the era of NBPWP Borsuk has come,” said Polish defense minister Mariusz Błaszczak.

US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK

US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK
US clears $125 million Javelin antitank missile sale to UK

The UK, like the US, has faced a shortage of anti-tank weapons after sending hundreds to Ukraine for the battle with Russia.