


Russian arms industry banks on Dubai defense fair to show viability
State-owned Rosoboronexport had announced a new counter-drone weapon to be on display, but the equipment was nowhere to be seen.

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Change of plans: US Army embraces lessons learned from war in Ukraine
After watching drones destroy tanks in Ukraine and observing both sides struggle to maneuver tanks on the battlefield, the U.S. Army is taking a detour.

The Army is pushing for more interoperability between its robots
The Army is pushing for more interoperability between the robots they purchase.

Army to test counter-drone MATV upgrade in combat next year
Leonardo DRS has snagged a production contract for vehicle-mounted weapon systems developed to shoot down and disable small drones, and Army will put the system through its paces in combat next year.

Army consolidates network portfolio
The Army has taken a one network approach to its communications and network portfolio, consolidating related programs into a single project manager office.

Robotic vehicle can lighten soldiers’ loads for long duration patrols
The Hunter Wolf is capable of carrying 1,000 lbs of equipment in support of a squad-sized element.

Army's helicopter-drone teams to get capability boost in 2019
In the final months of 2017, the Army is planning to test out a new upgrade for the AH-64 Apache that will give the attack helicopter more control over two different unmanned vehicles, and at farther distances,

Army gear update: What's headed your way
See what's coming your way, from PEO Soldier.

Here’s how Raytheon wants to make the Army’s air power more expeditionary
Raytheon is repackaging its JPALS system in an effort to make the U.S. Army more expeditionary.

Lawmakers to US Army: If network programs worth $6B are discarded, what’s next?
Lawmakers have roasted U.S. Army officials for abruptly scrapping its acquisition strategy months after submitting its fiscal year 2018 budget without a well-defined alternative.

A data tool could automate maintenance of Army’s most critical assets
The Army is testing a parametric data reduction tool, or PaDRT, designed to process the raw sensor data of modern vehicles, weapons systems, comms and other mission-critical assets to identify and prevent potential failures.
