Clearing smoke: Boeing swapping out AH-64E Apache generators, eyes new generator options

Clearing smoke: Boeing swapping out AH-64E Apache generators, eyes new generator options
Clearing smoke: Boeing swapping out AH-64E Apache generators, eyes new generator options

“We’ve seen some improvement … and so readiness is there: We have enough retrofit generators right now [and] it’s not impacting readiness,” said John Chicoli, the director of Boeing’s global services for vertical lift and special operations.

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Gray Eagle is the low-cost, low-risk answer to Army modernization

Gray Eagle is the low-cost, low-risk answer to Army modernization
Gray Eagle is the low-cost, low-risk answer to Army modernization

Gray Eagle STOL and Gray Eagle 25M are the best options for Army aviation as it assesses where to move from its current inflection point.

‘AI-BOM’ bombs: Army backs off, will demand less detailed data from AI vendors

‘AI-BOM’ bombs: Army backs off, will demand less detailed data from AI vendors
‘AI-BOM’ bombs: Army backs off, will demand less detailed data from AI vendors

Instead of demanding an exhaustive “AI Bill of Materials.” the Army will only ask contractors for a “baseball card” of key stats on their AI — while building up its in-house capacity to check for bad code or “poisoned” data.

Move over FARA: General Atomics pitching new Gray Eagle version for armed scout mission

Move over FARA: General Atomics pitching new Gray Eagle version for armed scout mission
Move over FARA: General Atomics pitching new Gray Eagle version for armed scout mission

General Atomics will also showcase its Mojave demonstrator for the first time during the Army Aviation Association of America conference in Denver, a company spokesman said.

Army eyes TBI monitoring, wearable tech for soldiers in high-risk billets

Army eyes TBI monitoring, wearable tech for soldiers in high-risk billets
Army eyes TBI monitoring, wearable tech for soldiers in high-risk billets

“We are also looking at what additional personal protective equipment we can provide to our folks, especially instructors and others who are routinely exposed to blast pressure,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.

Connecticut lawmakers to grill Army, Lockheed about job cuts at Sikorsky helicopter unit

Connecticut lawmakers to grill Army, Lockheed about job cuts at Sikorsky helicopter unit
Connecticut lawmakers to grill Army, Lockheed about job cuts at Sikorsky helicopter unit

“The Connecticut delegation has questions about why, with that [FY24] appropriation in hand, this happened,” said Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn.

Army’s chief data officer outlines plan for new hierarchy of ‘data stewards’

Army’s chief data officer outlines plan for new hierarchy of ‘data stewards’
Army’s chief data officer outlines plan for new hierarchy of ‘data stewards’

The service’s new policy empowers “mission area data officers” for warfighting, intelligence, business operations, and enterprise IT, as well as institutionalizing what have been “ad hoc” data duties across the service, David Markowitz told Breaking Defense.

Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines

Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines
Out of INF, Army deploys Typhon weapon to the Philippines

“This is a significant step in our partnership with the Philippines, our oldest treaty ally in the region,” said Brig. Gen. Bernard Harrington, commanding general of the 1st MDTF.

Project Convergence: The Army’s tech showcase for the future

Project Convergence: The Army’s tech showcase for the future
Project Convergence: The Army’s tech showcase for the future

This eBook collection from the Project Convergence Capstone 4 event covers network changes with ‘C2 Next’, counter-unmanned reform, autonomous ships and more.

EUCOM asks for $83 million for air base defense in FY25 unfunded wish list

EUCOM asks for $83 million for air base defense in FY25 unfunded wish list
EUCOM asks for $83 million for air base defense in FY25 unfunded wish list

The air base defense priority is the largest of the three items EUCOM listed, with almost $67 million needed for additional sensors that would plug into the Air Force’s base defense network.

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Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness

Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness
Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness

The competition for Warfighter Training and Readiness Solutions will bring together training networks, combat training centers and live ranges across the DoD enterprise.

Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces

Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces
Robotic moves: Army picks 8 tech companies to compete Robotic Combat Vehicle pieces

The companies received contracts for one of three areas — autonomous navigation, machine learning and autonomy, or software system integrators.

‘Never been done’: Army to convert Patriot, GMLRS contracts into multi-year deals

‘Never been done’: Army to convert Patriot, GMLRS contracts into multi-year deals
‘Never been done’: Army to convert Patriot, GMLRS contracts into multi-year deals

“We structured both the GMLRS contract, and the PAC-3 contract to be able to convert them from one-year contracts [into] multi years. We didn’t want to delay awarding the PAC-3, for example,” said Doug Bush.

On the EDGE: Army details launched effects acquisition roadmap

On the EDGE: Army details launched effects acquisition roadmap
On the EDGE: Army details launched effects acquisition roadmap

The newer category of weapons will take center stage at this year’s aviation-focused EDGE demonstration, with the service exploring swarming options.