Army promises to deliver analysis on sweeping changes in 10 days
The Army secretary has promised to show Congress the analysis behind its transformation plans within the next 10 days.
By Jen Judson
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Two industry teams to begin bending metal for Bradley replacement
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and General Dynamics Land Systems will begin prototyping vehicles for evaluation ahead of the Army choosing a winner.
By Jen Judson
Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast
The Marine Corps is rolling out training simulators to spare Marines from excessive blast exposure.
By Todd South
Rheinmetall acquires manufacturing company Loc for $950M
Rheinmetall hopes the acquisition provides a new competitive advantage in Army vehicle competitions potentially valued over $60 billion.
By Jen Judson
Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed
The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.
By Jen Judson
One dies after explosion at General Dynamics plant in Arkansas
Production is on hold at the building where the explosion occurred while an investigation is ongoing.
First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in Okinawa
The vehicle had its overseas operational debut in May.
By Todd South
US Army moves out on digital engineering strategy
The service is transforming how it develops weapons systems to save time and money and boost interoperability.
By Jen Judson
Europe’s armor industry must merge, Arquus boss says
Many middling companies are unable to muster the research-and-development oomph needed to push the market forward, according to Emmanuel Levacher.
France rethinks military light-drone acquisition as Army falls behind
French defense leaders seek ways to short-circuit the military-acquisition bureaucracy, as drones remake the battlefield in Ukraine.
GM Defense eyes $1 billion European market for tactical vehicles
The company hopes to piggy-back on a planned resurgence in Europe for trucks and SUVs.
US Army sets development plan for future tactical drone
The service approved an abbreviated capabilities development document as two competitors move into a prototype flight demo phase for future tactical UAS.
By Jen Judson