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 …
Land Forces
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 …
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 …
TRADOC’s Lt. Gen. Michael A. Vane on the Army’s New Operating Concept
The recent release of the U.S. Army’s new Army Operating Concept 2016-2028 in Training and Doctrine Command [TRADOC] Pamphlet 525-3-1, …
The Army’s Operational Support Airlift Agency Faces Global Challenges
The U.S. Army’s Operational Support Airlift Agency (OSAA) flies airplanes that aren’t glamorous, hauls people and cargo to destinations that …
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 …
U.S. Army Delays Ground Combat Vehicle Program
On Aug. 25, 2010, the U.S. Army announced cancellation of the original solicitation for its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. …
Post-NLOS Cancellation, AETF Evaluates M777A2 for Precision Fires
As the U.S. Army continues successful forward movement on its Early Infantry Brigade Combat Team (E-IBCT) modernization pathway, additional systems …