JUNE 1, 2021 — As the Army progresses with its large-scale aircraft modernization initiatives, researchers are developing a capability to enable greater lethality by integrating automated scanning and detection of enemy targets. The Full-Spectrum Targeting (FST) program aims to advance next-generation sensor technology to provide the aircrew with the standoff distance and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
AI Agreement To Advance Army Modernization Efforts
JUNE 1, 2021 - The U.S. Army plans to cooperate in artificial intelligence research with teams led by the University of Maryland, College Park and in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The cooperative agreement brings together a collaborative of nearly 30 diverse experts in engineering, robotics, computer science, operations research, modeling and … [Read more...]
Eyes To The Sky With The Drone Buster
JUNE 1, 2021 - Throughout the training pipeline, U.S. Marine Corps Infantrymen can expect to shoot countless rounds, hike endless miles, and navigate acres of land. They show up to the school of infantry where combat instructors are charged with ensuring the new Marines ‘Learn the Title’ and understand the concepts of shooting, moving, and communicating. They become extremely … [Read more...]
Deadline For REAL IDs Set For 2023, Military IDs Still Accepted
JUNE 1, 2021 – Following an extension due to the pandemic, enforcement of the REAL ID program is set to begin May 3, 2023. However, state officials say all Department of Defense-issued identification cards -- to include military IDs -- will be accepted even after that date. REAL IDs are a new version of state-issued identification cards, such as driver’s licenses, that will … [Read more...]
DOD Budget Request Includes 2.7% Pay Raise
JUNE 1, 2021 - The fiscal year 2022 Defense Department budget request includes the largest-ever research, development, test and evaluation request — $112 billion, which is a 5.1% increase over fiscal 2021. It also includes $27.7 billion for nuclear triad modernization. The budget totals $752.9 billion. It includes $37.9 billion for the Department of Energy and other … [Read more...]