MAY 13, 2021 - The 37th Helicopter Squadron took possession of an aerial gunnery simulator at the helicopter hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, April 27. The simulator is expected to provide substantial cost savings to the squadron, as well as provide accurate simulated training for Airmen manning the M240D rifle on the UH-1N Huey and then the MH-139 Grey Wolf. “Taking … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Marine Corps Standardizes Rescue Equipment, Fields to Firefighters
May 13, 2021 - A new Marine Corps Systems Command program is standardizing and fielding modern, life-saving equipment for Marine Corps firefighters at installations worldwide. In 2019, MCSC established the Expeditionary Fire and Rescue team. The group is tasked with modernizing and standardizing hydraulic extrication systems to support Marine firefighters at military air … [Read more...]
Navy Debuts Portable Robot to Automate Maintenance on Ships
MAY 13, 2021 - Naval Sea Systems Command Technology Office (NAVSEA 05T) and The Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State) Applied Research Lab (ARL) together with NAVSEA warfare centers are pioneering a new approach to maintaining Navy ships—a portable robot and a user-friendly operating system—to automate ship repair. NAVSEA 05T is sponsoring the Multifunctional … [Read more...]
Modernization Investments Needed to Protect Space Domain
MAY 13, 2021 - The United States is a spacefaring nation, which depends on access to space and freedom to maneuver in space. However, there's a potential for conflict in space that could affect the lives of every American, said the chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force. Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond spoke today at the McAleese "FY2022 Defense Programs" … [Read more...]
Army Announces Divestiture of the Stryker Mobile Gun System
MAY 13, 2021 - The U.S. Army will divest all Stryker Mobile Gun Systems by the end of fiscal year 2022. This decision comes after a comprehensive analysis highlighted obsolescence and systemic issues with the system's dated cannon and automatic loader. While updating and providing new capabilities is most commonly associated with modernization, the divestiture of obsolete … [Read more...]