DefenceTalkWhen it comes to the very best in vision protection for the warfighter, researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center make sure the eyes have it. “Eyesight is fundamental to a Soldier’s job, making vision protection of critical importance,” said Brian Kimball, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/natick-takes-protective-eyewear-into-future-59627/

DefenceTalkHANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE: The Air Force successfully completed the first Maritime Modes program risk reduction flight last week as the Service moves toward providing a new air-sea battle surveillance capability. The test flight, which took place in the airspace above the Navy’s Point Mugu sea range in California, consisted of an 11-and-a-half-hour sortie on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/airpower-above-water-air-force-tests-new-surveillance-capability-59439/

DefenceTalkIn order to keep the B-1B Lancer’s capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1, to work in conjunction with the long-range bomber’s recently added glass cockpit configuration. The SB 16A software is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/b-1b-software-upgrade-will-ensure-future-warfighting-capabilities-59351/

DefenceTalkLast February, I shared my vision as the Navy’s Air Boss with you for our aviation future based on ensuring a whole, capable and affordable force. Today, I am excited to announce the publication of Naval Aviation Vision, 2014-2025 — a document that builds upon the pillars of capability superiority, wholeness and maintaining capacity to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-naval-aviation-vision-a-preeminent-warfighting-force-today-and-in-the-future-59345/

DefenceTalkThe UK and France have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation following a Summit at RAF Brize Norton today. A communiqué signed by the Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande sets out plans for closer ties between the two countries. Building on the Lancaster House treaties signed in 2010, the agreements further the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-and-france-agree-closer-defence-cooperation-50224/

DefenceTalkOnce upon a time, Israel was concerned about the possibility of a ground invasion of enemy armies into Israeli territory. The Middle East has since undergone significant change; the battlefield of today and of the future, with which the IDF must contend, is quite different. Consequently, the IDF and the IAF must also change and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-air-force-prepares-for-future-battlefield-50149/

DefenceTalkThe Fires Center of Excellence Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate here, is celebrating a major victory after the Paladin Integrated Management program received Milestone C approval within the Defense Acquisition System. This Materiel Development Decision moves the project from the engineering design phase of the acquisitions process into the manufacturing and production phase. “This is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/paladin-hybridizes-for-future-fleet-49672/

DefenceTalkInnovations meant to improve Soldiers’ quality of life during deployments — while saving lives, fuel, water and money — were on display here Nov. 5, at the Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory. The Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory, or BCIL, hosted its second annual “Base Camp Resource and Energy Efficiency Day.” Situated on 10 acres […]https://www.defencetalk.com/energizing-base-camps-of-the-future-49613/

DefenceTalkAfter putting the tactical communications network “under pressure” in a realistic operational environment in order to quickly deliver a “digital guardian angel” to troops in Afghanistan, Army leaders said the Network Integration Evaluation process is adapting to drive continued innovation. The network remains a critical modernization priority in today’s uncertain budget and national security climate, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-leaders-network-nies-critical-to-future-force-49478/

DefenceTalkThrough nearly 12 years of continuous combat operations, valuable lessons have been learned. Our sustainment formations have evolved in order to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the world. This evolution produced sustainers and sustainment organizations that are battle-tested, confident in their abilities, and mission-focused with an all-embracing desire to support the Soldier. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-shaping-the-future-of-sustainment-49335/