Andrew Eversden

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

Stories by Andrew Eversden

From Dutch to Deutsch, Army experiment wrangled wildly complex allied networking

From Dutch to Deutsch, Army experiment wrangled wildly complex allied networking
From Dutch to Deutsch, Army experiment wrangled wildly complex allied networking

“[I] don’t want to oversell it. We got way more work to do than what wins we made, but those were very encouraging signs,” said Maj. Gen. Walter Rugen, director of the Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team.

‘Just getting started’: Too early to say when hypersonic interceptor will go live

‘Just getting started’: Too early to say when hypersonic interceptor will go live
‘Just getting started’: Too early to say when hypersonic interceptor will go live

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Missiles and Defense are currently developing concepts for the program.

Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities

Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities
Watching Ukraine, US special ops realizes it’s behind on information war capabilities

SOCOM “working very hard” to use AI and machine learning-driven “sentiment analysis” to better craft messaging, Gen. Richard Clarke, commander of US Special Operations Command, said.

Head of US special ops in Africa likens Wagner Group to ‘terrorist organization’

Head of US special ops in Africa likens Wagner Group to ‘terrorist organization’
Head of US special ops in Africa likens Wagner Group to ‘terrorist organization’

“They bring just destabilization [and] instability wherever they go. They leave countries less secure and poorer when they leave. They benefit from governmental instability in Africa,” said Rear Adm. Milton Sands.

Green Berets, weaponized robots team up for offensive operations

Green Berets, weaponized robots team up for offensive operations
Green Berets, weaponized robots team up for offensive operations

The Army’s Project Origin tech demonstrator helped clear objectives and mask soldier movements during a two-week experiment at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.

‘That still needs further development’: SOCOM leaders want more layered airborne ISR

‘That still needs further development’: SOCOM leaders want more layered airborne ISR
‘That still needs further development’: SOCOM leaders want more layered airborne ISR

Special Operations Command wants to link up sensors, space-based assets and open source data to give operators improved situational awareness.

SOCOM receives first Spike NLOS system integrated on a JLTV

SOCOM receives first Spike NLOS system integrated on a JLTV
SOCOM receives first Spike NLOS system integrated on a JLTV

The launch platform can be integrated onto vehicles smaller than JLTVs, Lockheed officials said, but didn’t get into details.

Lawmakers worry Army doesn’t have basing agreements for long-range fires

Lawmakers worry Army doesn’t have basing agreements for long-range fires
Lawmakers worry Army doesn’t have basing agreements for long-range fires

“I don’t think it would be wise for us to wait to develop the kinds of weapons systems, we need for a future conflict until we had the diplomatic agreements signed,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said.

Marine Littoral Regiment to refine concepts of employment in coming months

Marine Littoral Regiment to refine concepts of employment in coming months
Marine Littoral Regiment to refine concepts of employment in coming months

The newly re-designated regiment plans to experiment with expeditionary advance base operations this year.

MARSOC’s new operational concept a departure from Iraq, Afghanistan strategies

MARSOC’s new operational concept a departure from Iraq, Afghanistan strategies
MARSOC’s new operational concept a departure from Iraq, Afghanistan strategies

“The essence of [Strategic Shaping and Reconnaissance] is that creating at the tactical edge … a unit that has the potential to be the joint and interagency” unit operating near the shore, said Col. Ian Fletcher.

In Army helo competitions, Sikorsky says factory tech, 3D printing give them an edge

In Army helo competitions, Sikorsky says factory tech, 3D printing give them an edge
In Army helo competitions, Sikorsky says factory tech, 3D printing give them an edge

In plant tour, Sikorsky official says “hundreds” of parts could be 3D printed if chosen for Army’s high-profile FARA and FLRAA competitions.

82nd Airborne Division units get Infantry Squad Vehicle in program milestone

82nd Airborne Division units get Infantry Squad Vehicle in program milestone
82nd Airborne Division units get Infantry Squad Vehicle in program milestone

Budget documents lay out some of the Army’s purchasing plan for the vehicles, recently the subject of a harsh Pentagon tester report.

Wormuth pushes back on scathing IG report on Army’s IVAS goggle program

Wormuth pushes back on scathing IG report on Army’s IVAS goggle program
Wormuth pushes back on scathing IG report on Army’s IVAS goggle program

“I think it was just a bit of an over characterization by the Inspector General on that particular point,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, after the IG questioned the basis of the $21 billion program.

The Army could get its next-gen Precision Strike Missiles in FY27

The Army could get its next-gen Precision Strike Missiles in FY27
The Army could get its next-gen Precision Strike Missiles in FY27

Soldiers will receive the first increment of PrSM weapons in FY23, but will get a more advanced version by FY27.

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