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Soldiers burdened by 15-plus pounds of batteries — of multiple, incompatible types — could benefit from more efficient, standardized power sources like the Small Tactical Universal Battery.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.The connected warrior will have a common operating picture even when contested
Mobile, distributed command and control requires a common operating picture even in contested environments.
Battery research programs at the Army’s Ground Vehicle System Center will help the Army’s transition to hybrid and electric vehicles allowing quieter, longer duration operations.
By Andrew Eversden
The Army wants lightweight power solutions that can sustain dismounted soldiers for days at a time.
By Andrew Eversden
New radios offer dramatically greater range, clarity, & data — once soldiers and leaders figure out how best to use them.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
SOCOM’s first Dry Combat Submersible is undergoing a year of testing by the Navy to work out new technologies, including a new power source, before moving forward.
By Paul McLeary
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Higher-power radar systems and offensive/defensive systems such as directed energy lasers require new sources of power.
By Breaking Defense Staff
While Tesla won’t be building heavy tanks, the Army Futures & Concepts Center says moving lighter, wheeled vehicles from fossil fuel to electric drive could streamline supply lines – and save lives.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
Weapons and radars built with modular design are relevant and flexible as threats evolve
Next-generation modular radars and new composable weapon capabilities solve a critical problem for the U.S. and allied militaries.
The Lockheed Martin ONYX doesn’t seem particularly high tech when it’s surrounded by displays of mini-drones, wheeled robots, and VR simulators here. But lean in close and listen as the soldier bends his knee.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
What’s the one technology the Marine Corps Commandant wants more than any other for his riflemen? It wasn’t an amphibious vehicle, more JLTVs, a new rifle or friggin’ lasers. It is “a smart way to recharge batteries,” Gen. Robert Neller told reporters.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.
