Army, industry vehicle teams embrace off-the-shelf solutions, but not always
"We don't use a tank for everything, and we shouldn't use a COTS [commercial off-the-shelf] product for everything," said Anduril's Chris Orlowski.
Rheinmetall preparing to acquire Loc Performance by year’s end
The German-based company has sought to carve out a share of the US market, in part, by competing for the Army's ongoing Bradley replacement program and emerging artillery ones.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Army, Clemson University unveil new, optionally manned Deep Orange 15 rescue vehicle
The semi-autonomous, optionally piloted, high-speed, off-road platform to be a “research platform” for cutting edge tech.
Army’s unmanned infantry supply vehicle to get new payloads in second iteration
The second increment of the Army's Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport will likely include requirements for a platform that would provide a weapons system, a communications retransmission asset, extra batteries or a launch platform for small drones.
Army fires starting gun on $7.3 billion JLTV competition
Current maker of the infantry vehicle, Oshkosh Defense, must face competitors to be Army/Marine supplier.
Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain could ultimately involve buying in excess of 3,200 new heavy armored platforms, with a price tag of over $11.5 billion over the next 15 years.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
UK Faces Tough Choices To Fix Troubled Ajax Vehicle
“You know, fundamentally, we paid for a piece of equipment, we expect it to be delivered, and just like any other consumer we have those rights," UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace said. "And if it's not up to scratch, we'll take action.”
Elbit Shows Off High-End Testbed Packed With AI-Powered Gear
The armored ground vehicles of the future will allow soldiers to do things their predecessors only dreamed about.