U.S. Land Forces Developments and Programs
As might be expected for forces engaged in simultaneous operations in Iraq and Afghanistan plus additional contingency, support, and training …
Programs & Technology
Army Begins New Ground Combat Vehicle Exploration
In the wake of the June 23, 2009, Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that terminated the Manned Ground Vehicle portion of …
The USAF’s Blue Horizons II Wish List
Each year the four military services prepare their requirements list for the next budget cycle, funding they believe necessary to …
Empire Challenge
For the past six years, the Department of Defense has conducted a series of annual events, Empire Challenge, designed to …
U.S. Army Seeks M24 Sniper Weapon Upgrades
Against a backdrop of enhancement efforts toward sniper weapons and associated ammunition by U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy representatives, …
How Real Is the Threat of Cyberwarfare?
Official efforts to combat cyber threats – especially the prospect of cyberwarfare – have grown dramatically in recent months.
President …
Army Begins Limited User Test on FCS “Spin Out” Technologies
On Aug. 25, 2009, elements of the U.S. Army’s 5th Brigade, 1st Armored Division (Army Evaluation Task Force [AETF]) began …
Special Operations Forces Gear
Some of the most critical equipment items provided to Special Operations Forces involve their personal gear; those items of clothing …
F-22 Raptor Myths
Cost – The F-22 Raptor is much more expensive to procure per unit than the F-35 Lightning II – In …
A Missile Shield at Sea
U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers equipped with Aegis Combat Systems provide the mainstay for the nation’s sea-based missile defense. Following …