Andrew Eversden

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

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Oshkosh Expects Lower Defense Revenue As JLTV Buying Slows

Oshkosh Expects Lower Defense Revenue As JLTV Buying Slows
Oshkosh Expects Lower Defense Revenue As JLTV Buying Slows

Company executives said that JLTV program is a good “base” for Oshkosh to win “adjacent” vehicle contracts.

NSA Should ‘Reevaluate’ Massive IC Cloud Contract: GAO

NSA Should ‘Reevaluate’ Massive IC Cloud Contract: GAO
NSA Should ‘Reevaluate’ Massive IC Cloud Contract: GAO

The GAO decision sustained a protest from Microsoft, saying the agency’s evaluation was partly “unreasonable.”

Army Awards Laser Weapon Contract To Boeing, General Atomics Team

Army Awards Laser Weapon Contract To Boeing, General Atomics Team
Army Awards Laser Weapon Contract To Boeing, General Atomics Team

The Army wants to demonstrate a 300 kilowatt laser weapon in fiscal 2022.

Strykers To Get New Counter-Drone Tech With General Dynamics, Epirus Partnership

Strykers To Get New Counter-Drone Tech With General Dynamics, Epirus Partnership
Strykers To Get New Counter-Drone Tech With General Dynamics, Epirus Partnership

The partnership will initially integrate onto Strykers, but as has an eye on future autonomous platforms.

Army Seeks ‘Cutting Edge’ Network-Aided PNT Technologies For Battle

Army Seeks ‘Cutting Edge’ Network-Aided PNT Technologies For Battle
Army Seeks ‘Cutting Edge’ Network-Aided PNT Technologies For Battle

The notice is part of a broader Army push to acquire assured PNT solutions for soldiers on the future battlefield.

Army’s New Tactical Trucks Will Be ‘Essential Transportation Link’ In The Future

Army’s New Tactical Trucks Will Be ‘Essential Transportation Link’ In The Future
Army’s New Tactical Trucks Will Be ‘Essential Transportation Link’ In The Future

The Common Tactical Truck will be able to connect ports to forward operating positions, maybe with AI.

Getting Rid of ‘Excess’: New Army Sites Prepare Units To Receive Modernized Equipment

Getting Rid of ‘Excess’: New Army Sites Prepare Units To Receive Modernized Equipment
Getting Rid of ‘Excess’: New Army Sites Prepare Units To Receive Modernized Equipment

“After 20 years of war, we have a tremendous amount of excess,” said Maj. Gen. Chris Mohan, commanding general of Army Sustainment Command.

Army Acquisition Nominee Warns ‘Aggressive Timelines’ Could Cause Challenges For Prototype Efforts

Army Acquisition Nominee Warns ‘Aggressive Timelines’ Could Cause Challenges For Prototype Efforts
Army Acquisition Nominee Warns ‘Aggressive Timelines’ Could Cause Challenges For Prototype Efforts

In his confirmation hearing to be the Army’s top acquisition official, Doug Bush noted that the Army’s expressed confidence in the service’s major modernization efforts but was wary of future challenges.

Army Says Next-Gen AR Goggles Delayed Over Field Of View Issues

Army Says Next-Gen AR Goggles Delayed Over Field Of View Issues
Army Says Next-Gen AR Goggles Delayed Over Field Of View Issues

Army emphasized it “remains committed” to the $21 billion-plus program.

First Live Hypersonic Missile Rounds To Be Delivered to Army Unit Next Year

First Live Hypersonic Missile Rounds To Be Delivered to Army Unit Next Year
First Live Hypersonic Missile Rounds To Be Delivered to Army Unit Next Year

The service remains on pace to field an offensive hypersonic unit by fiscal 2023, general says.

Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles

Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles
Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, part of a $21.88 billion contract, will now have its operational test in May 2022.

Army’s New Missile Sets New Distance Record

Army’s New Missile Sets New Distance Record
Army’s New Missile Sets New Distance Record

Lockheed says missile test “successful,” won’t say exactly how far it went.

‘Come In Low’: Army Aviation Modifies Training To Prepare For Rivals Like Russia, China

‘Come In Low’: Army Aviation Modifies Training To Prepare For Rivals Like Russia, China
‘Come In Low’: Army Aviation Modifies Training To Prepare For Rivals Like Russia, China

“We’re going to be flying in lower flight profiles than we have over the last 20 years in counterinsurgency operations and so, even today, we are changing the way we train Army aviators,” said Maj. Gen. David Francis.

Four Questions With Army Futures Commander Gen. John Murray

Four Questions With Army Futures Commander Gen. John Murray
Four Questions With Army Futures Commander Gen. John Murray

“You’re not going to see the breakthroughs if every bit of risk is baked out of everything we do from the very beginning. We’ll never be able to keep up with the pace of change,” Murray said.

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