Special Operations Forces Address Short-term and Long-term Ground Mobility Needs
Several pending procurement actions point to a continuing multi-pronged approach to balancing both short term and long term needs for …
Programs & Technology
Light Attack AT-6 Texan II Deploys Precision-guided Munitions
The AT-6 Texan II light attack aircraft deployed precision-guided munitions (PGM) for the first time over southern Arizona’s Barry M. …
International Land Forces Developments
While few global defense planners see the potential return of most former “Cold War” threat scenarios, there is growing universal …
DARPA “One-Shot” Sniper System Continues Evolution
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is continuing to evolve the tactical applications for its “One Shot” sniper system. …
Granite-Textron Positions for Humvee Recap
One of what is expected to be many industry teams positioning for the Army’s emerging program to recapitalize a large …
Interview With Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
Congressman Duncan Hunter, a former U.S. Marine Corps captain, served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He is …
MECV Humvee Recap Program Gets Ready to Roll
The U.S. Army has released its long-awaited draft request for proposals for the recapitalization of HMMWV Expanded Capacity Vehicles. Commonly …
High Velocity Penetrating Weapon Addresses “Hard Target” Challenges
The United States Air Force is addressing the challenges of a new generation of “hard target” engagements through a recent …
Armored Vehicle Industry Explores Vehicle “Invisibility” Concepts
One recent industry announcement holds the promise of revolutionizing future armored vehicle designs. Specifically, an early September announcement from BAE …
Two New DoD Programs Span the Lethality Spectrum
A number of recent projects and opportunities reflect a broad spectrum of battlefield lethality options currently being explored across the …