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 …
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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 …
U.S. Army and Marine Corps Look to Enhance Mine Clearance Capabilities
U.S. Army and Marine Corps planners are exploring options to expand mine clearance capabilities for both mounted and dismounted forces. …
Sidewinder Missile Approaches Sixty
Next year, the U.S. Navy will hold a celebration at China Lake, Calif., to mark the 60th anniversary of the …
Outsourced Flight Support: Omega Air Refueling Services, Inc.
The use of commercial contractors for flight support activities by DoD and the U.S. government has steadily increased over the …
Brilliant Mistakes: The Bat Bomb
To advance military capabilities, nothing works better than an innovative idea that hasn’t been tried before – sometimes. Ever since …