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British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
The US Army is reworking enduring plans for indirect fires protection system
The Army is taking a fresh look to decide on the optimal mix of sensors and shooters that will make up its indirect fires protection capability.
By Jen Judson
Can this tracked robot haul as much as a mule and as quietly as a bear?
Textron appears confident in its entry into the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport program.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
The Army wants a way to map underground tunnels using ground robots and drones
The Army's Rapid Equipping Force expects models or prototypes ready from industry in 30 days.
By Todd South
US Army postpones demo plans for next-gen unmanned aircraft
Next-generation UAS development will have to wait, says the Army's aviation development director at Combat Capabilities Development Command.
By Jen Judson
Army budget request adds $1.5B for network modernization
The Army's budget request seeks to fund network modernization areas across four lines of effort.
By Mark Pomerleau and Mike Gruss
French Army eyes robots, change in force size as it prepares for future wars
Innovation and a sufficiently populated Army are key factors in whether France will be prepared for a high-intensity conflict, say the military’s strategic thinkers.
By Christina Mackenzie
When it comes to satellites, less can be more
The Pentagon is taking baby steps toward smaller satellites after previous iterations became oversized targets.
By Adam Stone
What happens if hackers target an Army base?
The Army wants its cyber SWAT teams to better protect the water, electric, power that support military installations from cyberattacks.
By Mark Pomerleau
This isn’t your dad’s denial and deception
In a multidomain environment, electronic decoys could be critical to units' survivability.
By Mark Pomerleau
The Army is willing to spend big to support the cyber mission
A $982 million contract will cover research and development in support of cyber electromagnetic activities.
By Mark Pomerleau