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10 September

US Marine Corps Transitions to Virtual Mortar Training to Lessen Blast Effects

The US Marine Corps is transitioning its rocket and mortar training to the virtual realm to reduce soldier exposure to blasts and eliminate associated health risks.

10 September

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Seeks New Robotic Infantry Support Vehicle to Fill Logistics Gaps

The US Army is formalizing a tender for a new robotic infantry support vehicle to address current logistics capability gaps.

10 September

Americas

Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move an injured soldier onto a litter during the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear testing phase during the squadron's annual spur ride, Nov. 1, 2012. The tasks the spur candidates were required to complete included a physical fitness test, a written test, vehicle identification, an obstacle course and a land navigation course carrying a 40-65 pound rucksack and at each point on the course they were tested on basic soldiering skills. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan, 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.)

Rojoef Manuel

Battelle to Develop Anti-Nerve Agent for Pentagon

The US Department of Defense has awarded Battelle a $53-million contract to develop a nerve agent countermeasure solution for soldiers.

10 September

Technology

The Australian Defence Force uses Bohemia Interactive Australia's VBS for virtual simulation and image generation across multiple programs.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Extend Support for Australian Wargame Simulator

Australia has signed an agreement with BAE Systems to continue enterprise software support for the VBS3 virtual desktop trainer.

10 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

FoxTac unmanned evacuation and logistics transporter

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine OKs Robotic Stretchers for Military Distribution

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has approved the supply of FoxTac unmanned evacuation and logistics transporters for the armed forces.

6 September

Cyber

Staff Sgt. Patrick Donohoe, checks a Blue Force Tracker (BFT) at Kirkuk Reginal Air Base, Iraq. The BFT shows the location of all friendly units in the area, possible hazards, and also observes all enemy contact. Donohoe is a member of the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team with the 506th Expeditonary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bradley A. Lail)

Rojoef Manuel

Viasat to Supply Blue Force Tracker Networking Services for US Army

The US has awarded Viasat a contract to deliver network services for the army's Blue Force Tracker solution.

5 September

Technology

An underground medical facility for frontline troops in Kyiv. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Opens First Bunker Hospital for Frontline Troops

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has commissioned the first underground medical center for the armed forces’s frontline operations.

5 September

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia to Form Cyber Military Branch

The Indonesian government plans to establish a fourth military branch dedicated to cyber defense, the National Armed Forces confirmed.

4 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

India’s First Unmanned Bomber Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

India has successfully completed the maiden flight test of its first indigenous unmanned bomber aircraft, the FWD 200B.

4 September

Cyber

Sailors assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) bridge navigation training team, participate in a seamanship and navigation simulator during a visit to the Navigation, Seamanship and Ship-Handling Training Program (NSST) facility located on Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 13, 2020. Ford is in port for a scheduled window of opportunity for maintenance as part of her Post-Delivery Test and Trials phase of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Riley McDowell)

Rojoef Manuel

Quebec Company to Supply Video Processing Suites for US Navy

Video streaming technology developer Haivision has received a $61.2-million contract to deliver combat video processing suites for the US Navy.

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