Army
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ArmyArmy’s Tactical Network Reaches Full Production
The Army has been given the go ahead to begin full-rate production (FRP) and fielding of its mobile, communication, command and control network. Referred to offhand and the service’s “tactical […]
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ArmyMcHugh to Step Down As Army’s Top Civilian
After nearly six years as the civilian chief of the service, Army Secretary John McHugh plans to step down before November, the Pentagon announced on June 8. McHugh has held […]
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ArmySenate Adds $371 Million to Authorization Bill to Buy New Weapons for Stryker
The Senate Thursday morning passed an amendment to the 2016 defense authorization bill that adds $371 million for Stryker armored vehicle lethality upgrades. In a 61-34 vote, lawmakers agreed to […]
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ArmyOdierno: Embedded Advisers Would Help Iraq Army Be Effective Against ISIS
The Army’s top officer supports embedding U.S. troops with Iraqi military units to more effectively help them fight the Islamic State, but strongly opposes deploying large number of combat troops. […]
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ArmyArmy Working To Develop, Agile, Rapid Acquisition Processes For Cyber Needs
MCLEAN, Va.—Given the rapidly changing nature of cyber threats, the Army acquisition leadership is working to create an acquisition process that responds quickly to the needs of its cyber forces […]
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ArmyArmy, Northrop Grumman Achieve Ballistic Missile Intercept In Inaugural Flight Test
The Army and Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Thursday destroyed a ballistic missile using the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) in its first flight test, according […]
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ArmyOdierno Leaves Legacy of Uncertainty to Next Army Chief
When Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno retires this fall, he leaves to his successor a legacy of uncertainty in end strength, modernization, funding and the service’s role in […]
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ArmySikorsky S-97 Prototype Helicopter Makes Maiden Flight
Sikorsky’s prototype S-97 Raider coaxial-rotor helicopter flew for the first time May 22 at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla., facility. During the hour-long flight, Chief Pilot Bill Fell and […]
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ArmySASC Defense Authorization Bill Restricts Funding for F-35, LCS, Adds New Carrier UAV Prototype
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Thursday approved its markup of the fiscal year 2016 defense authorization bill in a 22-4 vote. Although the bill would fully fund controversial […]
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ArmyObama Taps Milley For Top Army Job, Richardson For CNO
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on May 13 announced the nominations of Gen. Mark Milley as the next Army Chief of Staff and Adm. John Richardson to become Chief of […]