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Army Will Test 50 New Ground Combat Technologies In Europe Next Year

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

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Army Will Test 50 New Ground Combat Technologies In Europe Next Year

During the previous event, Army Warfighting Assessment 17.1, two Soldiers work together in the Integration Motor Pool at Fort Bliss, Texas.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Army next year will test more than 50 new technologies, including new combat vehicles, during real-world exercises in Europe.During the first Joint Warfighting Assessment (JWA) outside Fort Bliss, Texas, the Army plans to field dozens of prototype weapons and gear and gather data on whether they are suited for warfare in Europe, according to Maj. Gen. Terry McKenrick, chief of the Army’s Joint Modernization Command.“We have a variety of systems, right now about 50 concepts and…

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