REARMM: Army Holds Modernization ‘Rehearsals’
How do you get 35 new technologies into combat units without overwhelming them? Army Futures Command, Forces Command, Materiel Command, and other HQs are trying to figure that out.
FVL: Army Won’t Wait For Sikorsky To Catch Up To Bell
"We don’t have the time or luxury to wait for people," Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said. "They’ve got to keep pace with us if they want to do business with us.”
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.
Invisible, Essential: Open Architecture For Army Aircraft
The Army will hold five demonstrations this year for the electronic backbone of its future manned aircraft and drones. A forerunner is already entering service.
Army Tells Shoddy Suppliers: Shape Up
Quality control problems at Boeing are just part of wider supply shortfalls that could hamstring Army helicopters in a major war.
Will Army Uncancel CH-47F Chinook Upgrade? Sec. Esper & Gen. McConville
The Army wants to keep its options open on upgrading its heaviest cargo helicopter. Boeing is worried the window of opportunity -- and its factory -- will close before the Army makes up its mind.