US Army
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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberCommentary
Are America’s Endless Wars Partly the Result of Our All-Volunteer Military?
Ending the draft and converting to an all-volunteer armed force has contributed to the US becoming embroiled in “endless wars” in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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29 OctoberAmericas
Shift5 to Monitor ‘Cyber Health’ of US Weapon Systems
Shift5 has been awarded a contract to monitor the “cyber health” of weapon systems used on US Air Force aircraft.
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28 OctoberTechnology
SECO Tests New Stingray Unmanned Aerial Refueler Controller
Technology firm SECO USA has successfully demonstrated a new deck control device for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler.
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26 OctoberAmericas
US Army to Develop 300-kW Laser-Based Air Defense System
The US Army has contracted a General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems-Boeing team to develop a 300-kilowatt laser-based air defense system prototype.
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26 OctoberAmericas
US Army Launches Virtual Air Defense Training Facility
The US Army has opened a virtual reality simulator for air defense soldier training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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25 OctoberCommentary
Reflections on Afghanistan: Reestablishing American Security
American national security experts and senior military leaders must evaluate military actions with stronger consideration of the public opinion.
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22 OctoberAmericas
US Army Soldiers Deploy Robotic Vehicle in Simulated Battle
The US Army deployed a Robotic Combat Vehicle surrogate for the first time in a simulated battle last month.
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21 OctoberAmericas
Pentagon Needs More Electrical Power to Protect Forces: Panel
A panel of security experts said the expansion of US military forces around the world requires more electrical power to protect against “long-range” attacks, noting that the Pentagon needs to find alternative means of power distribution.
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20 OctoberCommentary
Mentorship in the US Military: A Necessity, Not a Myth
In a military transitioning its focus from counter-insurgency to global peacekeeping, mentorship within the ranks is more necessary than ever.
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19 OctoberAmericas
Elbit Systems Awarded $76M Apache Helmet Display Contract
The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $76 million contract to provide the Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System for the AH-64 Apache helicopter fleet.
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