U.S. Army Outlines Revised GCV Approach
With nearly 300 industry representatives in attendance, U.S. Army representatives recently provided an update on the emerging Ground Combat Vehicle …
Programs & Technology
Eglin’s 33rd Fighter Wing
On Oct. 14, 2009, Col. David A. Hlatky began a new assignment that will be unique in the U.S. military …
Army Awards Remington Contract to Upgrade M24E1 to .300 Winchester Magnum
Another concrete manifestation of the United States military’s interest in enhancing its sniper capabilities [see “Attention Focuses on Sniper Arena,” …
U.S. Army Announces “Industry Day” to Clarify Ground Combat Vehicle Program
The U.S. Army will be holding an “industry day” on Oct. 1, 2010, in Dearborn, Mich., in an effort to …
Expanding the Remote Weapon Station Envelope
In parallel with increasing user appreciation for its tactical contributions and capabilities, U.S. ground forces are exploring expanded applications and …
Thermal Imaging Leader Burnishes Defense Portfolio With Recent $274 Million Sensor Company Acquisition
FLIR Systems Inc., a leader in thermal imaging devices that include defense applications, could significantly improve its prospect for new …
UK MoD Announces Selection of New Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV)
Continuing its trend of vehicle acquisition optimized for ongoing tactical combat operations, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) has …
Have Cultural Barriers Blocked LTA Vehicles?
The military’s approach to airships since 1960 has a number of critics, from retired USAF Lt. Col. Ed Herlik, who …
What’s Wrong With Our Weapons?
Today’s battle space is comprised of a multitude of conventional and unconventional operations, yet little has been done to develop …
Interview With Dyke Weatherington, Deputy Director, Unmanned Warfare OUSD AT&L
Dyke Weatherington is the deputy director, Unmanned Warfare, Portfolio Systems Acquisition in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense …