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Army

Army Planning Potential Demo This Fall To Test New ‘Sensor-To-Shooter’ Network For Modernization Systems

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

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Army Planning Potential Demo This Fall To Test New ‘Sensor-To-Shooter’ Network For Modernization Systems

The Army is planning a potential demonstration this fall to test how its signature modernization systems, from long-range fires to air and missile defense assets, could form a new “sensor-to-shooter” network. Gen. Mike Murray, head of Army Futures Command, told reporters Wednesday the test will likely become an annual event as the service continues major modernization efforts, with plans to also begin collaborative efforts with the Air Force in 2021 to work on integration with their Advanced Battle Management System…

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