Army Equipment Modernization Strategy

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'An eye on where the floors are': Army cuts Abrams and Strykers to 'balance' modernization - Breaking Defense

"There’s a supplier base, for example, underneath the primes that we have to also be aware of," the Army's acquisition chief said of balancing cuts to older platforms with modernization.

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US Should Place Multiyear Munitions Orders to Protect Supply, Pentagon Arms Chief Says

Meanwhile, service officials are working with Pentagon leaders on 18-month plans to supply Ukraine.

www.defenseone.com

 

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Both sides in Ukraine war face ammunition squeeze

Paris (AFP) Sept 8, 2022 - With Ukraine dependent on Western military aid following Russia's invasion and Moscow burning through stocks and under sanctions, both sides fear exhausting their shells, bombs and missiles, experts say.

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How the Army is tackling these six goals for future wars

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth shared areas the Army must improve for its future combat needs.

www.armytimes.com

 

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'Don't Do It:' Senior Leaders Say Soldiers Should Stop Taking Mandatory Online Classes

The move is part of a broader shift away from the Global War on Terrorism era and toward ramping up training for conventional warfare.

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Ukraine War Offers Clues to Future War, Joint Chiefs Chairman Says

Don’t expect any more tank columns massing on highways like sitting ducks.

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I fear that they may be taking away the wrong lessons from the current war.

 

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Success denied: Finding ground truth in the air war over Ukraine

If the U.S. Air Force clings to its offense-first, air-superiority vision it may share the fate of Russia's air force: surprised and largely sidelined.

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US Soldiers Provide Telemaintenance as Ukrainians MacGyver Their Weapons

Milley visits Polish airbase to check on defenses, American repair crew.

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Army Credits "Persistent Modernization" Strategy for High-Speed Attack Breakthroughs - Warrior Maven: Center for Military Modernization

The Army can now attack much faster and more immediately with AI-enabled computing

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Just How Long Should the US Send Aid to Ukraine?

History can help us understand whether Kyiv’s situation better resembles Afghanistan or Colombia.

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US Denies Ukraine’s Request for Long-Range Missiles in Latest Arms Gift

Ukraine can reach the “vast majority” of targets with what they already have, a Pentagon official says.

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the future of the us army is irrevocably tied to that of the Ukr Army

 

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Army looking at expanding which soldiers can move out of barracks

More soldiers might soon be permitted to move out of barracks as the Army explores expanding what ranks can live off base to combat overcrowded and unsafe conditions after years of budget tightening has caused living quarters to deteriorate, according to a senior service official.

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Air assault mission coming up? The Army has an app for that

The web application was developed at the Army Software Factory.

www.armytimes.com

 

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Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

Drones and anti-tank missiles pose serious threats to tanks, but tank warfare has adapted to new technologies before.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles

After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.

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US Army eyes new ways to evaluate autonomous vehicles

Winners from a competition will deliver the first prototypes by 2028.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

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Army taps Palantir for software to help predict maintenance problems

The Denver-based firm received a five-year, $85.1 million contract.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Army developing TITAN system to improve sensor-to-shooter timeline

TITAN will be a key piece of the Army's sensor-to-shooter chain, pulling data from multiple domains, processing it with AI, and sending intel to users.

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Army Set To Buy Computerized Rifle Sights For Shooting Down Drones

Smart Shooter's new SMASH 2000L computerized gun sight could make every soldier a drone defender.

www.thedrive.com

 

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US Army readies latest batch of advanced networking gear

Army leaders have likened the capability set approach to Apple’s iPhone strategy: newer, more advanced hardware rolling out shortly after the last release.

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Akeron MP test firings demonstrate BLoS engagement capabilities | Shephard

Recent demonstrations of Akeron MP in Cyprus marked a ‘major step in the definition of an initial operational concept’ for a European BLoS capability, says MBDA.

www.shephardmedia.com

 

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Future US Army Division Structures

What we know about the U.S. Army's future division organizations as per WayPoint 2028 announced Dec. 2021.

www.battleorder.org

 

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Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantry

The Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.

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New strategy to quicken tech development amid digital transformation

One indicator of the strategy’s implementation will be the volume of modern software practices embedded in requests for proposals, an Army official said.

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US Army adopts new multidomain operations doctrine

The Army's new doctrine has dropped with some unique features, but is it entering the force too early or at just the right time?

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Hmmmm.

 

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US Army on track to field 24 systems in FY23 in bid for a modern force

Hypersonic weapons, missiles capable of reaching 500 kilometers and a cannon that will double its current range.

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US Army’s much-touted robot dogs might not arrive for a decade or more

The technology, which typically costs $50,000 to $150,000 depending on the company and model, requires further development before it can head to the field.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

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Textron unveils its ground robot — that can swim

The company is displaying the aquatically inclined Ripsaw M3 ground robot technology demonstrator at its booth during AUSA.

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Textron unveils its ground robot — that can swim

The company is displaying the aquatically inclined Ripsaw M3 ground robot technology demonstrator at its booth during AUSA.

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Oh-oh.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jM6kwb0L_w&t=35s

 

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Divisions, Corps to Replace Brigades As Army’s Wartime Formation Of Choice

Brigades that operated largely independently in Iraq and Afghanistan will fight as part of larger units in future conflicts, officials said.

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Divisions, Corps to Replace Brigades As Army’s Wartime Formation Of Choice

Brigades that operated largely independently in Iraq and Afghanistan will fight as part of larger units in future conflicts, officials said.

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Has their been any published/scholarly criticism on the return to Division-sized formations?

Were the Force XXI studies of the 90s wrong?

 

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Divisions, Corps to Replace Brigades As Army’s Wartime Formation Of Choice

Brigades that operated largely independently in Iraq and Afghanistan will fight as part of larger units in future conflicts, officials said.

www.defenseone.com

Has their been any published/scholarly criticism on the return to Division-sized formations?

Were the Force XXI studies of the 90s wrong?

..have not seen any...IMHO the culture both in USMC and USA is leaning toward smaller and distributed and that undertone will remain. An ability to receive General and Direct support is improved and larger scale exercises occur for instance, but otherwise it is hard to visualize how a large formation emphasis is going to change much.
The Ranger/patroling culture is not likely undermined. Individual dismount training enhancements are occuring w/ increased focus given the failings of the Russian focus on small unit training. the Ukr war is displaying the LP/OP and patroling and even night infiltration are not forgotten.

 

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Honeywell unveils 360-degree display military drivers can wear

Besides increasing how well drivers can see around their vehicles, Honeywell says this head-mounted display can reduce the need to check fixed displays.

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Army Rolling Ahead with Ground Vehicle Modernization

Army Rolling Ahead with Ground Vehicle Modernization

www.nationaldefensemagazine.org

 

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Lighter, hybrid, & highly automated: the Army’s next-gen armor - Breaking Defense

Experimental Robotic Combat Vehicles and virtual designs for Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicles are exploring bold new possibilities.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Divisions, Corps to Replace Brigades As Army’s Wartime Formation Of Choice

Brigades that operated largely independently in Iraq and Afghanistan will fight as part of larger units in future conflicts, officials said.

www.defenseone.com

Has their been any published/scholarly criticism on the return to Division-sized formations?

Were the Force XXI studies of the 90s wrong?

Army prepares for dispersed warfare with high casualties

The space in which the Russians are conducting combat operations is about 150 times as large as the National Training Center.

www.armytimes.com

 

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The Army faces urban challenges. These units are attacking the problem

As potential urban deployments loom, Guard units prepare.

www.armytimes.com

 

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Brigade commanders face tougher tests during combat training rotations

An increased focus on realistic large-scale combat training will challenge commanders at every level.

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Acquisition revamp needed to meet demand surges, defense industry says

A stable demand for weapons is necessary after months of viewing and supplying the war in Ukraine, defense industry leaders said during a panel.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Cannibalizing the arsenal of democracy in turbulent times

The Pentagon should consider cutting back on research and development funding and ramping up procurement to protect the arsenal of democracy.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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The Ukraine War Is Teaching the US How to Move Intelligence Faster

Part of it is better planning, part is new AI-assisted tools.

www.defenseone.com