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US Army ready to pursue electric light recon vehicle

The Army evaluated General Motors’ Hummer EV, a Canoo platform and a Lordstown Motors truck.

US Army’s shortfalls and successes in reaching its climate goals

"Our military installations are not immune from that in terms of the damage caused by the effects of climate change. But it goes beyond that."

Duke Field to get military’s first electric aircraft charging station

Beta Technologies, which developed the fast charger now being built at Duke Field, will deliver its first ALIA electric aircraft to the Air Force in fall.

Recovery takes shape at Air Force’s typhoon-battered base in Guam

It could take one to two years, if not longer, to return the Air Force’s westernmost outpost in the Pacific to its pre-storm state.

GOP defense bill bars Pentagon from enacting Biden’s climate orders

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

Recovery takes shape at Air Force’s typhoon-battered base in Guam

It could take one to two years, if not longer, to return the Air Force’s westernmost outpost in the Pacific to its pre-storm state.

By Rachel S. Cohen

GOP defense bill bars Pentagon from enacting Biden’s climate orders

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

By Bryant Harris

Thunderstorm damage to Vance’s T-6 fleet will slow pilot training

At least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

GM Defense tackling battlefield power for Marines through DIU effort

GM Defense wants to pave the way for the U.S. Marine Corps to feel comfortable fielding an all-electric vehicle.

By Megan Eckstein

Are you up for a challenge? NATO invites startups to compete for cash

NATO’s new technology accelerator will launch its inaugural challenges next week, meant to draw out innovative solutions from startups.

By Vivienne Machi

US Army must plan how to manage electric battlefield, lawmakers say

The Army hasn't shown a plan for how it might manage battlefield electric power storage and distribution, so lawmakers want to see what's on the table.

By Jen Judson

Navigation tools, electric-powered fleet top of mind for special ops

“We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.”

By Todd South

Why the US military should build modular nuclear reactors

One of the main objections to the expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. is based on the perception that it is dangerous.

By Cmdr. Jared Harlow

Amentum CEO: Energy efficiency is key to defense modernization

Climate change is hastening the deterioration of systems, but it’s also fostering a quick transition to newer, cleaner and more varied forms of energy.

By John Heller

Here’s what industry is offering to meet Army’s electric vehicle needs

Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

By Megan Eckstein

US Navy increasingly factoring climate change into exercises

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

By Colin Demarest

Bradley replacement could be the US Army’s first hybrid combat vehicle

The service has no requirements for a hybrid electric capability when it comes to the optionally manned fighting vehicle, but it does have the need for a reduced logistics footprint.

By Jen Judson

US Navy secretary previews priorities for Pacific tour

At the top of his mind is a threat impacting the service's mission, people, platforms and installations.

By Carlos Del Toro

Australia calls for greater transparency amid China’s military buildup

Australia's defense minister also reiterated the country's focus on and commitment toward the South Pacific islands, saying the government will embark on a new era of engagement in the region.

By Mike Yeo

The Army evaluated General Motors’ Hummer EV, a Canoo platform and a Lordstown Motors truck.

"Our military installations are not immune from that in terms of the damage caused by the effects of climate change. But it goes beyond that."

Beta Technologies, which developed the fast charger now being built at Duke Field, will deliver its first ALIA electric aircraft to the Air Force in fall.

It could take one to two years, if not longer, to return the Air Force’s westernmost outpost in the Pacific to its pre-storm state.

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

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It could take one to two years, if not longer, to return the Air Force’s westernmost outpost in the Pacific to its pre-storm state.

The House NDAA bars the Defense Department from implementing Biden's climate orders, but many of its activities that reduce emissions may continue anyway.

At least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.

GM Defense wants to pave the way for the U.S. Marine Corps to feel comfortable fielding an all-electric vehicle.

NATO’s new technology accelerator will launch its inaugural challenges next week, meant to draw out innovative solutions from startups.

The Army hasn't shown a plan for how it might manage battlefield electric power storage and distribution, so lawmakers want to see what's on the table.

“We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.”

One of the main objections to the expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. is based on the perception that it is dangerous.

Climate change is hastening the deterioration of systems, but it’s also fostering a quick transition to newer, cleaner and more varied forms of energy.

Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

The service has no requirements for a hybrid electric capability when it comes to the optionally manned fighting vehicle, but it does have the need for a reduced logistics footprint.

At the top of his mind is a threat impacting the service's mission, people, platforms and installations.

Australia's defense minister also reiterated the country's focus on and commitment toward the South Pacific islands, saying the government will embark on a new era of engagement in the region.

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