Andrew Eversden

Andrew Eversden covered the Army for Breaking Defense from 2021-2022.

Stories by Andrew Eversden

Here’s the Army’s 24 programs in soldiers’ hands by 2023

Here’s the Army’s 24 programs in soldiers’ hands by 2023
Here’s the Army’s 24 programs in soldiers’ hands by 2023

The Army boasts that about two-thirds of its modernization priority programs will be in various stages of prototyping by fiscal 2023.

milCloud 2.0 to die a quiet death in spring 2022

milCloud 2.0 to die a quiet death in spring 2022
milCloud 2.0 to die a quiet death in spring 2022

Sunset deadline could be tight, according to a former DISA official, as “May 2022 is tomorrow in terms of DoD IT.”

NDAA passes Senate at $740 billion; heads to Biden’s desk

NDAA passes Senate at $740 billion; heads to Biden’s desk
NDAA passes Senate at $740 billion; heads to Biden’s desk

The legislation includes funding increases for deterrence initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, and approves Air Force efforts to divest of some legacy aircraft.

Tactical cloud coming to Army’s Multi-Domain Task Forces in 2022

Tactical cloud coming to Army’s Multi-Domain Task Forces in 2022
Tactical cloud coming to Army’s Multi-Domain Task Forces in 2022

The service’s cloud and data efforts will be “anchored” to the Multi-Domain Task Forces as the Army looks to ensure data is accessible and resilient in combat.

Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO

Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO
Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO

“I think once the benefits of it are seen … the norms will change and we’ll see good uptake there,” Tom Arseneault said.

‘Elevating’ hidden ideas: Inside the Army’s Dragon’s Lair invention contest

‘Elevating’ hidden ideas: Inside the Army’s Dragon’s Lair invention contest
‘Elevating’ hidden ideas: Inside the Army’s Dragon’s Lair invention contest

“Ideas are out there,” Col. Joe Buccino said, referring to the 2 million-plus people who serve in the military. “It’s just a matter of finding them.”

Pentagon creates new overseer for innovation: chief digital and artificial intelligence officer

Pentagon creates new overseer for innovation: chief digital and artificial intelligence officer
Pentagon creates new overseer for innovation: chief digital and artificial intelligence officer

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Defense Digital Service and Chief Data Officer will now report a new Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence officer

Not enough US ‘defensive capabilities’ in Asia: US Army Japan commander

Not enough US ‘defensive capabilities’ in Asia: US Army Japan commander
Not enough US ‘defensive capabilities’ in Asia: US Army Japan commander

Citing China, North Korea and Russia, Maj. Gen. Joel Vowell said he’d “champion for […] a more integrated air and missile defense protection in the first island chain.”

Pacific Deterrence Initiative gets $2.1 billion boost in final NDAA

Pacific Deterrence Initiative gets $2.1 billion boost in final NDAA
Pacific Deterrence Initiative gets $2.1 billion boost in final NDAA

Congress rebuked the Pentagon for “improperly focused” budget request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative.

Diagnosing robots from afar: Army nears phase 2 in unmanned vehicle program

Diagnosing robots from afar: Army nears phase 2 in unmanned vehicle program
Diagnosing robots from afar: Army nears phase 2 in unmanned vehicle program

Without a soldier in the driver’s seat, the Army wants high-tech sensors to sound the alarm when something is wrong, or even predict when it will be.

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine
Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

The Kremlin could be preparing a multi-front invasion of Ukraine early next year, US intelligence reportedly says.

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises
Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans view China has the biggest national security threat to the United States, while trust in the American military continues to erode, according the Reagan Institute’s annual National Defense Survey. The poll found that 52% of Americans see China as a top threat, up from just under 40% in the February…

Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight

Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight
Wormuth: Here’s the Army’s role in a Pacific fight

As “linchpin service,” Army sees logistical, communications and, yes, combat roles in possible conflict.

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