Watercraft and large cargo drones are early pursuits in Army's future autonomous resupply distribution chain. With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame. The service is rethinking active protection systems, exploring ways of keeping vehicles and formations hidden from enemy sights in the first place. The French government has proposed to lift the 2025 defense budget to €50.54 billion (US$55 billion) from €47.23 billion this year. As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated. A 10th Mountain Division soldier-built application helps troops train for better reaction to drone attacks. Operations in Ukraine have proven artillery is essential, but needs to adapt. The Army continues to decipher a path to modernize artillery in its ranks. Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon. The Seaquest S vessel is currently undergoing sea trials in France. The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024. Load More