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16 October

US Army Picks Five Firms to Demo Potential Extended-Range Artillery Substitute

The US Army has selected five companies to demonstrate their existing self-propelled howitzers, which could potentially fill the gap left by the discontinued Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.

16 October

Air

Joe Saballa

US Army Scraps Next-Gen Patriot Missile Replacement Plan

The US Army has decided to abandon its plans for a next-generation replacement of the renowned Patriot air defense system.

16 October

Air

AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 drone in a testing airfield near the company's headquarters, 7/30/24. Copyright © 2024 Ethan Pines.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment

AeroVironment has received a $54.9-million contract to produce Switchblade kamikaze drones for the US Army.

16 October

Air

Joe Saballa

L3Harris Challenges US Army’s $991M HADES Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada

L3Harris is disputing the US Army’s decision to select Sierra Nevada Corporation for its nearly $1-billion HADES spy plane program.

15 October

Americas

Front view of GM Defense’s Next Gen tactical vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

GM Defense Launches Chevy Silverado-Based Military Vehicle Prototype ‘Next Gen’

GM Defense has unveiled its “Next Gen” tactical vehicle prototype based on the Chevrolet Silverado at a US Army convention in Washington, DC.

15 October

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Opens Paratrooper Warehouse in Italy

The US Army has opened a storage facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to support paratroopers across Europe, Africa, and Middle East.

14 October

Air

Stryker-Mounted Locust Anti-Drone Laser Weapon

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo, BlueHalo Trial Stryker-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser Weapon for US Army

Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo have completed a demonstration of a new counter-drone directed energy weapon aboard a Stryker vehicle for the US Army.

11 October

Americas

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO- Members of Fort Buchanan's Directorate of Emergency Services and the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico 1st Mission Support Command conducted an active terrorist threat training exercise on Aug 30 here. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class David Hernandez, 363rd Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Build US Army Reserve Training Center in Puerto Rico

Conti Federal has received a $29.6-million contract to build a US Army Reserve Training Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

11 October

Americas

A row of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) sit in a motorpool for issue and receiving for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 15, 2024. The Spartan Brigade is the second brigade in the Army to receive the AMPVs and is currently undergoing familiarization and training to prepare Soldiers on the next generation of tracked combat vehicles in accordance with the Army’s key initiatives for lethality, readiness and modernization. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bernabe Lopez III)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Produce 48 More AMPVs for US Army

BAE Systems has secured a $184-million contract modification to build 48 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles for the US Army.

9 October

Americas

U.S. Soldiers from the 194th Engineer Brigade, Tennessee National Guard, perform horizontal construction training on various pieces of equipment while building foundations and roads during Resolute Castle 2018, at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, May 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Support US Defense Infrastructure Projects in Poland

Conti Federal Services has secured a $98-million deal to provide expertise for US Department of Defense infrastructure projects in Poland.

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