How radar, counter-UAS, and long-range fires fit into Army transformation
Air defense radar, counter-drone, and missile launchers are three keys to Army transformation.
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Air Force’s new Integrated Capabilities Office eyes study to interdict adversary kill chains
Tim Grayson, who is in charge of standing up the new ICO, said one of the outgrowths of any such study could be the establishment of a new, informal group modeled on the lines of the current Joint Long-Range Kill Chain Organization.
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Beacon brings industry into a shared ecosystem to accelerate flight autonomy
Six companies have already signed up for a new flight-test program to mature their autonomy software.
‘Urgent need’: Army ‘Space Vision’ calls for new investment in kit, personnel
As well as leveraging space systems for its own operations, the Army intends to invest in capabilities to counter enemy space systems, the new vision document explains.
Army inching closer to PrSM fielding with ‘successful’ qualification test flight
If a final test report is positive, the service can begin accepting early operational capability PrSM missiles before the start of 2024.
Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon has more flight tests lined up
Fiscal year 2023 is an important year for the Army's modernization portfolio, and its acquisition chief says he's "confident" the service will meet its goals.
Firepower & people: Army chief on keys to future war (EXCLUSIVE)
The Ukraine war proves the US Army is right to focus on high-tech long-range weapons and old-school high-intensity training, Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville tells Breaking Defense.
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
First live rounds of Army’s hypersonic weapon coming in ‘roughly’ 6 months
Soldiers are already training on the hypersonic battery equipment to prepare for delivery of the missile.
EU investing millions in new missile range extension program MARSEUS
The project, which could cost up to €27.3 million, is coordinated through the European Defence Fund and involves an industrial consortium of 14 partners.
Army’s autonomous HIMARS moving forward, will be at Project Convergence
The Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program involves a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) modified with software to be controlled remotely and driven autonomously.
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.
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AI is transforming pilot training and the aircraft they fly
Modeling and simulation get an AI upgrade for more realistic training and improved autonomous platforms.
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.
Pentagon’s JADC2 strategy: more questions than answers
The eight-page summary document essentially defines Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and sets out the ambitious goals for the program, but provides little insight into how the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the military services actually are moving to make it work.
Congressional researchers identify key questions in America’s hypersonic race
Congressional Research Service report could shape lawmaker questions on hypersonics at next hearing, from funding to command and control issues.
The US Army Is About To Launch Its New Missile At ‘Max’ Range
Wednesday's test of the Precision Strike Missile will attempt to go 499 km.