Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty

Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty
Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty

“With this decision, we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom,” the joint statement reads.

Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind

Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind
Army pushes ahead with landmine that attacks from above, with European theater in mind

Textron Systems received two Army contracts in 2022 for anti-tank munition development and production. Eventually, the service wants to network such top-attack weapons with a bottom-attack landmine, a Textron exec told Breaking Defense.

All Armored Brigades To Get Active Protection Systems: Gen. Milley

All Armored Brigades To Get Active Protection Systems: Gen. Milley
All Armored Brigades To Get Active Protection Systems: Gen. Milley

“Once the US companies come on line,” Gen. Milley said, “the intent is to outfit the entire heavy force — the Bradleys, the tanks, any future combat vehicles — with active protective systems.”

Army Under Secretary Scopes Out Sensors: Fielding Fast

Army Under Secretary Scopes Out Sensors: Fielding Fast
Army Under Secretary Scopes Out Sensors: Fielding Fast

“It’s very encouraging,” McCarthy said. “It gives you high confidence in some of these investments we’re going to make….We’ve got these decisions coming up here by the middle of the summer for the POM 20” — the five-year budget plan (Program Objective Memorandum) for 2020-25.