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US Army’s hypersonic supervisor talks tech portfolio

Since Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood took over the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, he’s overseen the Pentagon’s attempt to build the U.S. hypersonic weapons industrial base, begun fielding hypersonic launchers and other equipment to the first unit to receive the capability and has started building out the first battery of a laser-weapon equipped Stryker combat vehicle.

New AM General chief vows to ‘put the full weight of the organization’ into pursuing JLTV

AM General has a new CEO. Defense News sat down with him to discuss where he plans to take the business into the future.

Kongsberg, Raytheon ready to keep up as Naval Strike Missile demand grows

As the Marine Corps begins launching Naval Strike Missiles from unmanned trucks and the Navy continues installing NSM on its littoral combat ships, manufacturer Kongsberg is confident it can keep up.

General Dynamics, Epirus team up to integrate counter-drone swarm system on combat vehicles

General Dynamics Land Systems and Epirus are teaming to bring a counter-drone swarm capability to combat vehicles.

10 things we learned from AUSA

The sheer scope of news coming out of the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting may have left soldiers wondering what’s most important to them.

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Australian small boat with US comms package in testing for Marine Corps urgent need

The Whiskey Project is pitching its multimission reconnaissance craft as a way to meet the Marines’ needs to “sense first, see first and strike first” with a low-signature boat and a situational awareness package that's already proved itself in Afghanistan.

By Megan Eckstein

5 important AUSA storylines you may have missed

The AUSA annual conference is where Army and defense leaders drop big news, and 2021 was no exception. Here are a few major headlines you shouldn't miss.

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The next tool the Army needs for information advantage

The Army is still experimenting with how exactly to employ information related capabilities.

By Mark Pomerleau

US Army’s Precision Strike Missile breaks distance record in flight test

The Army conducted a flight test to push its new Precision Strike Missile out as far as it could beyond 499 kilometers on Oct. 13 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

By Jen Judson

Army consolidates network portfolio

The Army has taken a one network approach to its communications and network portfolio, consolidating related programs into a single project manager office.

By Mark Pomerleau

Army missile defense chief: We are prepared to counter North Korean threat

After a recent trip to the Asia Pacific region, the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command commander said he is confident the service is postured well, both in the region and in the homeland, to defend against any possible missile attack from North Korea.

By Jen Judson

US Army Africa turns focus to Lake Chad Basin, increases exercises to deter emerging extremist groups

For years, U.S. Army Africa has been hosting hundreds of civil affairs and Special Forces troops in a bid to build security and deter extremist groups, particular in countries like Cameroon, Niger and Mali.

By Meghann Myers

Robotic vehicle can lighten soldiers’ loads for long duration patrols

The Hunter Wolf is capable of carrying 1,000 lbs of equipment in support of a squad-sized element.

By Shawn Snow

Abrams: Guard, Reserve increasing op tempo

The reserves are crucial to the Army's strategy, and their roles continue to expand.

By Todd South

The Army is creating a modernization command to keep projects on track

The Army is establishing a new organization to ensure its modernization programs get the attention, thought and forward movement needed to maintain overmatch against potential adversaries in the future.

By Jen Judson

Soldier test of anti-missile command system deemed a success

The Army just wrapped up a soldier checkout event of its future anti-missile command system that it has deemed a success, according to the system’s developer Northrop Grumman.

By Jen Judson

Oshkosh makes Joint Light Tactical Vehicle more lethal

Oshkosh Defense is showing how the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle can be configured to meet the service’s most pressing needs.

By Jen Judson

'Iron Curtain' ready to bring active protection to Stryker

The only U.S.-based Active Protection System solution for Army combat vehicles is in the midst of government testing.

By Jen Judson

Raytheon demonstrates Stinger on Stryker for short-range air defense

The Stinger successfully took out an unmanned aircraft system target on the first try.

By Jen Judson

AM General has a new CEO. Defense News sat down with him to discuss where he plans to take the business into the future.

As the Marine Corps begins launching Naval Strike Missiles from unmanned trucks and the Navy continues installing NSM on its littoral combat ships, manufacturer Kongsberg is confident it can keep up.

General Dynamics Land Systems and Epirus are teaming to bring a counter-drone swarm capability to combat vehicles.

The sheer scope of news coming out of the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting may have left soldiers wondering what’s most important to them.

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The Whiskey Project is pitching its multimission reconnaissance craft as a way to meet the Marines’ needs to “sense first, see first and strike first” with a low-signature boat and a situational awareness package that's already proved itself in Afghanistan.

The AUSA annual conference is where Army and defense leaders drop big news, and 2021 was no exception. Here are a few major headlines you shouldn't miss.

The Army is still experimenting with how exactly to employ information related capabilities.

The Army conducted a flight test to push its new Precision Strike Missile out as far as it could beyond 499 kilometers on Oct. 13 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

The Army has taken a one network approach to its communications and network portfolio, consolidating related programs into a single project manager office.

After a recent trip to the Asia Pacific region, the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command commander said he is confident the service is postured well, both in the region and in the homeland, to defend against any possible missile attack from North Korea.

For years, U.S. Army Africa has been hosting hundreds of civil affairs and Special Forces troops in a bid to build security and deter extremist groups, particular in countries like Cameroon, Niger and Mali.

The Hunter Wolf is capable of carrying 1,000 lbs of equipment in support of a squad-sized element.

The reserves are crucial to the Army's strategy, and their roles continue to expand.

The Army is establishing a new organization to ensure its modernization programs get the attention, thought and forward movement needed to maintain overmatch against potential adversaries in the future.

The Army just wrapped up a soldier checkout event of its future anti-missile command system that it has deemed a success, according to the system’s developer Northrop Grumman.

Oshkosh Defense is showing how the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle can be configured to meet the service’s most pressing needs.

The only U.S.-based Active Protection System solution for Army combat vehicles is in the midst of government testing.

The Stinger successfully took out an unmanned aircraft system target on the first try.

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