Todd South
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Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.
This new approach to powering the soldier could transform capabilities
By powering all devices and using one processor, Army officials think the move could streamline and lighten kit for the individual soldier.
Robots in the ranks: How the Army’s maneuver training is incorporating robots
From drone swarms to optionally manned vehicles and throwable robots, today's soldiers are training side-by-side with robots.
The future operating environment is here. It’s in Syria
From drones to information operations and stabilization, fighting in Syria has all the marks of future conflict.
This laser could help Marines knock down drones on the FOB or on the move
Boeing has delivered the 5 kw system but is scheduled to demo a 10 kw laser early next year.
Here is what Marines really need for realistic simulations training
Some items are in development but big advances are likely years away.
Check out the massive ‘do-it-all’ drone that Marines could choose as their wingman
The drone would be able to coordinate fires across the battlefield.
Get ready to ditch miles of cables ― this will give Marines a secure LTE network in the field
The solution could give Marines a two-mile area to link encrypted devices for command posts.
Marines want to use artificial intelligence to help find and neutralize sea mines
Some technology includes remotely operated vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles and aerial drones combined with sensors to detect and analyze ordnance.
Pilots test new digital displays in Black Hawk helicopters to replace decades-old analog controls
The prototype tests will inform an operational test and evaluation of the upgraded Black Hawk in late 2019.
