The U.S. Army has approved its linchpin Integrated Battle Command System for full-rate production after a long and bumpy development road. The Army is taking steps to master contested logistics by focusing on key modernization requirements taking shape now. The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending. The US Army is preparing to conduct one of the largest logistics exercises in recent history at Talisman Sabre in Australia. The Army's capability set venture kicked off in 2021, with special attention paid to infantry. Additional batches of gear are expected every two years. The Government Accountability Office rejected Sikorsky's protest of the Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The 5,000-pound ISV is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 truck and uses 90% commercial-off-the-shelf parts. Key service official wants to make light units more survivable and increase their combat punch. "Gone are the days when we had everything down to your favorite ice cream," warns Gen. Charles Hamilton. Northrop Grumman is sending Integrated Battle Command System relays to its first customer, while preparing for full-rate production for the U.S. Army. Load More
