JUNE 30, 2020 - The Army is leading a joint effort to align its counter-drone systems into a streamlined command and control architecture, officials said, enabling more “plug and play” technology on an increasingly joint battlefield. All types of drone-zappers were assessed and evaluated on multiple criteria, said Maj. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, director of the Joint Counter-Small … [Read more...]
Fort Knox Numbers Remain High in Housing Resident Satisfaction Report
JUNE 29, 2020 - A recent announcement of U.S. Army housing satisfaction survey results have again revealed high marks for Fort Knox. A semi-annual report since the start of 2019, the fall 2019 REACT Resident Satisfaction Survey’s satisfaction index numbers for the Fort Knox privatized housing partner, Knox Hills, rated “Good” or “Very Good” in every category. “Knox Hills … [Read more...]
Infantry Squad Vehicle to ‘Motorize’ IBCTs
JUNE 29, 2020 - The Army today announced it has selected GM Defense, LLC, Detroit, Mich., to produce the Infantry Squad Vehicle, or ISV, to motorize Infantry Brigade Combat Teams. Delivery of this modernized capability is slated to begin with the 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, as the designated First Unit Equipped next winter. The contract is valued at $214,297,869 and … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Augment Combat Vehicles with AI
JUNE 26, 2020 - When Soldiers enter a new environment, their mission demands they stay one step ahead of the enemy; however, they may find it challenging to maintain a high level of alertness if they're driving a combat vehicle across unfamiliar or dangerous terrain. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory designated several research … [Read more...]
All Army Personnel, Veterans Asked to be Recruiters Next Week
JUNE 25, 2020 - The Army’s top recruiting officer has requested every person affiliated with the Army, including veterans, to be an active recruiter next week, as part of a three-day virtual hiring event that aims to put 10,000 more recruits in boots. The Army National Hiring Days, which kick off Tuesday, is an all-Army outreach effort to tap into recruiting pools across the … [Read more...]