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ArmyArmy Interest in Electric Aircraft Tied to More Powerful Batteries
SAN JOSE, Calif.–Advancements in electric power and battery density are catching the Army’s eye but aren’t yet ready for prime-time in military aviation, according to Brig. Gen. Walter Rugen, director […]
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ArmyArmy Selects Six Companies To Work On Autonomous Artillery Resupply Concepts
The Army has selected six companies to participate in a new cohort to find field artillery autonomous resupply (FAAR) technologies, with the chance for each to pitch their concepts to […]
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ArmyArmy Places $401 Million AMPV Order With BAE Systems For 160 Vehicles
The Army has placed its latest latest low-rate production order for BAE Systems’ Armored Mult-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), awarding the company $401 million to deliver 160 vehicles. Deliveries under the AMPV […]
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ArmyArmy Network Modernization Leaders Detail Next Steps For First Two Capability Drops
Initial equipment orders for the Army’s first tactical network modernization capability drop (CAPSET 21) and prototype deals for the second capability set (CAPSET 23) will both likely be placed before […]
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ArmyMcConville: Army Committed To OMFV After Program Reset, Will Bring In Industry To Work On Requirements
The Army chief of staff on Tuesday affirmed the Army remains intent on building the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) after canceling the current prototype solicitation effort last week, adding […]
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ArmySikorsky And Boeing’s SB-1 Defiant Exceeds 100 Knots In Latest Test Flight
Sikorsky [LMT] and Boeing’s [BA] SB-1 Defiant coaxial helicopter reached speeds over 100 knots during its latest flight demonstration, as the two companies prepare for an Army downselect decision in […]
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ArmyArmy Cancels Current Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Acquisition Effort
The Army has canceled its current solicitation effort for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) with a plan to evaluate and revise the program’s requirements before restarting the competition in […]
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ArmyMcCarthy: More Program Cuts To Be Included In Upcoming FY ’21 Army Budget To Fund Modernization
The Army’s fiscal year 2021 budget, expected to be released in mid-February, will include another round of program cuts as the service looks to free up additional funds required to […]
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ArmyMcConville Envisions ‘Minimally-Manned’ Platforms As Army Looks To Autonomous Capabilities
As the Army continues to push toward building autonomous capabilities into its next-generation combat vehicles and aircraft, the service’s chief said Tuesday he envisions a ‘minimally-manned’ fleet of platforms rather […]
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ArmyMcCarthy: FLRAA Competition Must Move Forward Despite Disparity In Flight Hours Between Offerings
The Army Secretary on Friday acknowledged the disparity in flight hours for two of the main offerings vying for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, reiterating that the […]