DefenceTalkThe Army is rolling out a gaming system, Operation Overmatch, that Soldiers can use to test virtual versions of gear and operation concepts that could be implemented in the future. “Gaming is a tremendous medium to connect Soldiers to the concept,” said Lt. Col. Brian Vogt with the United States Army Capabilities Integration Center. “Gaming […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-gaming-system-to-help-soldiers-test-virtual-versions-of-gear-70527/

DefenceTalkCAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait: Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and Kuwaiti military forces conducted the first-ever Desert Observer exercise near Udairi Range in northern Kuwait on Sept. 13. The multi-day, partnered training exercise simulated an attack across Kuwait’s border. Scouts identified the attacking opposition force and, after calling for fire, conducted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-ever-desert-observer-exercise-between-us-army-kuwait-70510/

DefenceTalkWhen the United States decided to position a force in Europe for credible deterrence, it had to bolster its capabilities. The Army set in motion several actions, including extending regionally aligned forces (RAF) rotations to nine months, having RAF operate “heel to toe,” and pre-positioning combat, combat support, and sustainment equipment in Europe. On Dec. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-expands-pre-positioned-stocks-in-europe-70500/

DefenceTalkResearchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the University of Maryland have developed for the first time a lithium-ion battery that uses a water-salt solution as its electrolyte and reaches the 4.0 volt mark desired for household electronics, such as laptop computers, without the fire and explosive risks associated with some commercially available non-aqueous […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-umd-researchers-develop-water-based-lithium-ion-batteries-70435/

DefenceTalkVarious service members will be at Fort Bragg over the next few weeks for testing of the new modular handgun system, the Sig Sauer P320, for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command based at Fort Hood, Texas. If fielded, according to officials, the new modular handgun system, also known as MHS, will offer improved durability […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-modular-handgun-system-sig-sauer-p320-in-testing-at-us-army-sites-70432/

DefenceTalkCINCU TRAINING AREA, Romania: Soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, are honing skills in a week of aerial gunnery training at the Cincu Training Area in Romania. The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade has presence in multiple countries in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-soldiers-hone-aerial-gunnery-skills-in-romania-70371/

DefenceTalkForward observers, who are experts in directing artillery and mortar fire onto enemy targets, hit the mark in testing a new piece of targeting equipment here recently. “Black Falcon” Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, put their hands on the Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) — a modular, portable, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/black-falcons-test-advanced-modular-all-weather-targeting-system-70359/

DefenceTalkThe Army is currently seeking soldiers to provide feedback through online gameplay in order to contribute to the development of the future force. Operation Overmatch is a gaming environment within the Early Synthetic Prototyping effort. Its purpose is to connect soldiers to inform concept and capability developers, scientists and engineers across the Army. “What we […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-seeks-gamers-input-to-help-shape-future-force-70349/

DefenceTalkAs the Army service component command to SOUTHCOM, Army South enhances partnerships by pursuing strategies of active, principled engagement as part of a networked approach. “The bottom line is that it’s important we train together, we know each other and we trust each other,” said Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, U.S. Army South commander. “There’s a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-enhances-interoperability-with-partner-nations-during-panamax-2017-exercise-70362/

DefenceTalkOn Monday, Aug. 21, the United States will experience a solar eclipse, where the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. For Soldiers on some Army installations, the entire sun will appear to vanish for a few minutes, and during that time they will experience total darkness. For other Soldiers, the moon will only […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-soldiers-gear-up-for-solar-eclipse-70311/