Lockheed’s PrSM Proves Reliability in Third US Army Flight Test
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DefenceTalkLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully tested its next-generation long-range missile designed for the Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. All objectives were achieved in the third and final flight demonstration as part of the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase of the program. Today’s flawless performance follows a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheeds-prsm-proves-reliability-in-third-us-army-flight-test-75355/
US Army Futures and Concepts Center evaluates new force structure
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DefenceTalkThe Army is designing a new calibrated force structure to bolster capabilities at the brigade level and above, catered to meet regional mission requirements. The Army Futures and Concepts Center recently started work on “AimPoint Force,” a new structure alignment that is optimized to meet multi-domain operational requirements and create overmatch, said its director, Lt. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-futures-and-concepts-center-evaluates-new-force-structure-75266/
Future Army vehicles could see an improvement in structural materials
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DefenceTalkABERDEEN PROVING GROUND: Materials used for a Soldier’s personal protection gear may be tough enough for vehicles too, according to a new Army study. Findings, released April 10 in the journal Polymer, show that polymers filled with carbon nanotubes could potentially improve how unmanned vehicles dissipate energy. A team led by the U.S. Army’s Combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-army-vehicles-could-see-an-improvement-in-structural-materials-75167/
250-Patient US Army Field Hospital in Seattle Expected to Open Next Week
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DefenceTalkThe Army is assembling a 250-bed field hospital at the CenturyLink Event Center in Seattle that’s meant to treat non-COVID-19 patients so area hospitals will be able to free up their own beds to care for those who have contracted the coronavirus disease, the commander of the 627th Hospital Center said. “We have an important […]https://www.defencetalk.com/250-patient-us-army-field-hospital-in-seattle-expected-to-open-next-week-75047/
BELL 360 Invictus to Continue In US Army’s New Scout Rotorcraft Competition
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DefenceTalkBell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been selected to continue its work on the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program. As part of the selection, Bell is designing, manufacturing, and testing the Bell 360 Invictus, a prototype rotorcraft designed to provide improved lethality, survivability, and extended reach for Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bell-360-invictus-to-continue-in-us-armys-new-scout-rotorcraft-competition-74989/
US army Improves long range precision fires support
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DefenceTalkWhile infantry units carry out important missions at close quarters, field artillery battalions stationed remotely play a vital role in shaping the battle at a distance. As part of a major flagship program, Army researchers are making technology advancements for rockets and cannons that will enable long range precision fires. In order to further the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-improves-long-range-precision-fires-support-74972/
US Army working to develop COVID-19 vaccines as force preps its response
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command and U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases are aiding in the development of five separate COVID-19 vaccines, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy announced Thursday. In support of the federal government’s plan to combat the virus, the Army received an additional $900 million in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-working-to-develop-covid-19-vaccines-as-force-preps-its-response-74909/
US Army scientists create quantum sensor that covers entire radio frequency spectrum
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DefenceTalkA quantum sensor could give Soldiers a way to detect communication signals over the entire radio frequency spectrum, from 0 to 100 GHz, said researchers from the Army. Such wide spectral coverage by a single antenna is impossible with a traditional receiver system, and would require multiple systems of individual antennas, amplifiers and other components. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-quantum-sensor-covers-entire-radio-frequency-spectrum-74889/
DEFENDER-Europe 20 modified in size and scope
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DefenceTalkIn response to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and recent guidance by the Secretary of Defense, we have modified exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 in size and scope. As of March 13, all movement of personnel and equipment from the United States to Europe has ceased. The health, safety and readiness of our military, civilians, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defender-europe-20-modified-in-size-and-scope-74875/
Bell V-280 Valor Selected For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Competition
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DefenceTalkBell Textron Inc. has been selected as a project agreement holder for the competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR) effort as part of the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. Under the agreement Bell will deliver a refined V-280 Valor design, with supporting technical documentation, that builds on the data captured during […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bell-v-280-valor-selected-for-future-long-range-assault-aircraft-competition-74857/