STUTTGART, Germany — Loads are about to get lighter for the Army’s infantrymen as plans are accelerated to deliver robotic pack mules to ground troops. The Army has awarded a $162.4 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems to produce…
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Army’s newest vehicle delivered to soldiers, sounds like a suped-up trophy truck
FORT STEWART, Ga. — The first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) fielded in the Army began arriving on Fort Stewart two weeks ago and the first six trucks were delivered to their respective battalions Jan. 28. “This program has been…
Spec. operators may have a new gun-toting, drone-launching “Batmobile”
The US Military needs a light attack vehicle for its operators- and this gun-toting, drone-launching “golf cart” might be just what the doctor ordered. The Yagu (Hebrew shorthand for “Jaguar”, or so we’re told) is the brainchild product of Israeli…
Army discovers way for soldiers to use their urine to power electronic devices
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory observed an unexpected result when combining urine with a newly engineered nano-powder based on aluminum. It instantly releases hydrogen from the urine at much higher rate than with…
Army looking to incorporate “avatar” simulation into live training
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The development of advanced learning technologies for training is underway. Linking augmented reality with live training will enable units to achieve the highest levels of warfighting readiness and give valuable training time back to commanders…
US Army order soldiers to stop using Chinese DJI drones, security risks posed
The US Army has ordered all troops to immediately stop using consumer drones manufactured by Chinese tech company DJI citing operational risks associated with the popular drone, also set to be delivered to the Israeli army this month. In a…
