DefenceTalkOctober is National Depression Awareness Month, with the theme “The courage to seek help.” The Army is calling on commanders and leaders to inform Soldiers, dependents and civilian personnel that depression is treatable, and help decrease the stigma associated with seeking treatment. “We are trying to raise awareness regarding depression and encourage Soldiers and other […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-seeks-to-overcome-depression-stigma-49371/

DefenceTalkThrough nearly 12 years of continuous combat operations, valuable lessons have been learned. Our sustainment formations have evolved in order to support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the world. This evolution produced sustainers and sustainment organizations that are battle-tested, confident in their abilities, and mission-focused with an all-embracing desire to support the Soldier. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-shaping-the-future-of-sustainment-49335/

DefenceTalkGetting a clearer picture of the enemy helps Soldiers more effectively accomplish their mission, and Army National Guard Soldiers deploying through the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center here, have a new intelligence tool to help get that picture. Dubbed the Company Intelligence Support Team, or COIST, workstation, Soldiers have access to a One Station […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-army-guard-add-uas-capability-to-pre-deployment-training-49341/

DefenceTalkYUKON TRAINING AREA, Alaska (The 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, recently conducted a large-scale, joint training event at the Yukon Training Area, Alaska. More than 450 Troopers and support Soldiers deployed to the Yukon Training Area, and transitioned immediately into multiple combat training scenarios. The exercise provided […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-force-army-work-together-during-exercise-49338/

DefenceTalkUVZ Corporation presented 8 new products in its extensive line of special equipment at the 9th International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition “Russia Arms Expo 2013” that opened in Nizhny Tagil. Being the general coordinator of the salon, UVZ has the largest full-scale display that involves all the special equipment manufacturers of the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uvz-displays-new-vehicles-at-russia-arms-expo-2013-49257/

DefenceTalkBAE Systems delivered the first four ARCHER artillery systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, during a handover ceremony at the company’s Karlskoga, Sweden facility Sept. 23. BAE Systems employees and representatives from FMV and the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation, FLO, attended the ceremony where FMV’s Director General Lena Erixon received the four systems […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-archer-systems-delivered-in-sweden-49224/

DefenceTalkRaytheon Company successfully completed its first two Guide to Hit (GTH) test series of the Precision Extended Range Munition (PERM) program for the United States Marine Corps. This GTH tested the structural integrity and the kinematic capability of the round when fired from a smooth bore mortar tube. The tests confirmed that after launch, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheons-precision-extended-range-munition-completes-first-guide-to-hit-test-series-49230/

DefenceTalkUral Vagon Zavod and Renault Trucks Defense have combined their know-how to offer potential customers an infantry combat vehicle which is being presented for the first time at the Russian Expo Arms exhibit in Nijni Taguil. This 30-tonne combat vehicle incorporates all the experience of Ural Vagon Zavod in the area of armoured hulls and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/french-russian-firms-develop-new-infantry-combat-vehicle-49221/

DefenceTalkRussia’s Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer on Wednesday unveiled the BMPT-72 tank support fighting vehicle, dubbed the “Terminator-2,” at the Russia Arms Expo 2013 in Nizhny Tagil. The BMPT-72 is an extensive modernization of the world-famous T-72 main battle tank, also produced by Uralvagonzavod. Compared with its predecessor – the BMPT – the BMPT-72 has an improved […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-unveils-terminator-2-tank-support-vehicle-49201/

DefenceTalkAs U.S. forces prepare to leave Afghanistan, the Afghan Air Force and the Afghan National Army are integrating air and ground forces to conduct combat fire support and logistics missions as they continue to grow and lead operations. On Sept. 18, three Afghan National Army fire support officers and two staff officers with the 4th […]https://www.defencetalk.com/afghan-forces-learn-air-to-ground-integration-49167/