In new timeline, Army set to take full control of THAAD missile program by 2027
“We're working very closely with MDA right now on that transfer plan and that memorandum of understanding and agreement,” Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano said.
Army is not satisfied with readiness rates, says service’s undersecretary
Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal said not only does the Army have problems with its major weapons systems, but also has problems with magazine depth, something the “current situation” has "absolutely" put pressure on.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Lockheed completes first flight test for PrSM Inc 2 aimed at hitting moving maritime targets
Lockheed’s announcement comes shortly after the Army announced its Increment 1 PrSM capabilities were used for the first time in combat during the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Robinson Helicopter launches unmanned division, envisions next-gen helo drones
The company will absorb Ascent Aerosystems, maker of small drones already invovled in a DoD competition.
2nd Cavalry tests ground robots for xTech contest, struggles with ‘navigating’ UGV costs
The Army’s largest combat formation in Europe has been testing over 17 UGVs as part of the service’s xTech Edge Strike Ground competition.
US military uses PrSM for first time in combat, says CENTCOM
In a social media post today CENTCOM said the missile provided “an unrivaled deep strike capability” against Iranian targets.
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Army invites private industry to co-invest in installations, modernization plans
“We’re not just seeking funding,” said David Fitzgerald, who is performing the duties of the deputy undersecretary of the Army. “We’re seeking creative, out-of-the-box financial and business models that break the mold."
Is the Army about to shake up its Bradley replacement, XM30? Sources see major signs.
Sources told Breaking Defense a new RFI may be a backdoor effort to speed up, or potentially revamp entirely, the Bradley replacement competition.
PHOTOS: 11th Airborne operates in freezing conditions in Alaska
During the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 26-02 rotation, the US Army's 11th Airborne Division emulates what an Arctic conflict would look like.
Army official ‘not happy’ as Mesquite facility’s 155mm production lags
“I anticipate you will see an investment from the company themselves, from the industry partner themselves, to ensure they can continue to build out that facility that would make rounds that would primarily be supported by the [foreign military sales],” Army acquisition czar Brent Ingraham told lawmakers.
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11th Airborne wants more CATVs, ISV-adjacent solutions
“Armor and the Arctic don't necessarily match,” Cogbill said. “They're heavy. They would fall off the roads. They tumble down the side of a mountain. So we have to be light, highly mobile. It’s a matter of [having] just over the snow mobility.”
Frozen tablets and downed drones: Army’s 11th Airborne learns to fight in the Arctic
During JPMRC 26-02, the “Arctic Angels” grapple with tough terrain, fragile tech and logistical shortfalls as the Army tries to sharpen its Arctic edge.
Kodiak AI lands Marine Corps deal to add driverless tech to ROGUE Fires platform
Last year Forterra was also awarded a contract to integrate its autonomy stack, dubbed AutoDrive, into the JLTVs for the ROGUE Fires program.
Rafael joins Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for second IFPC Inc 2 interceptor competition
Today’s announcement comes more than two years after the Army began hunting for a second interceptor for its developmental IFPC Inc 2 launcher.