DefenceTalkThe reset of equipment returning from Afghanistan may be affected by sequestration, said the commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command. The cancellation of reset would affect post-combat repair for about 1,000 vehicles, 14,000 communications devices and 17,000 weapons, Gen. Dennis Via, commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command, or AMC, told an audience of about 500 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sequestration-may-affect-reset-from-afghanistan-46959/

DefenceTalkSelling military hardware to allied nations is a way to keep weapon production lines hot, ensure the viability of America’s industrial base, and strengthen ties with the militaries that buy the equipment. Foreign Military Sales is a growth area for the future, and a good idea, said the commander of Army Materiel Command. “There’s a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/foreign-military-sales-growth-area-for-army-46935/

DefenceTalkThe Army must transition now from a force of execution to one of preparation, said the commander of the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. As the opening speaker at the 2013 Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare Symposium and Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Gen. Robert W. Cone discussed how the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-must-shift-focus-from-execution-to-preparation-46938/

DefenceTalkNATO has said it is strongly considering a proposal to extend funding for a security force of Afghan troops through 2018. The proposal comes amid speculation that the US will reduce support for post-2014 operations. NATO is considering plans to continue supporting about 350,000 Afghan troops in the country until 2018, its Secretary General Anders […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nato-mulls-funding-afghan-troops-through-2018-46911/

DefenceTalkMore than 10 years ago, U.S. Army researchers saw potential in flexible displays. With nothing in the marketplace, the Army decided to change that by partnering with industry and academia to create the Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University. The Army’s goal was to get this amazing technology into the hands of Soldiers. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-soldiers-will-have-flexible-electronics-everywhere-46896/

DefenceTalkEffective March 1, Soldiers will no longer receive tuition assistance if their college or university has not signed the Defense Department’s “Voluntary Education Partnership” Memorandum of Understanding. Soldiers who already received tuition assistance, or TA, funding for courses can complete those courses even if they extend beyond March 1. They just can’t sign up for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/soldiers-should-check-tuition-assistance-status-for-their-schools-46883/

DefenceTalkIDEX 2013 Affordable system can enhance test facilities in the Middle East and worldwide ABU DHABI: Raytheon is unveiling Mobile Range, a comprehensive solution for complex testing missions, at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). Mobile Range is an integrated suite of communications, optics and telemetry capabilities that can be deployed anywhere in the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-unveils-mobile-range-at-idex-46873/

DefenceTalkAmSafe Bridport Ltd is displaying Tarian for the first time in the Middle East at IDEX. This revolutionary, lightweight and flexible rocket propelled grenade (RPG) armour system has been fitted to a PARS 6×6, in collaboration with Turkey’s FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. (Defense Systems Inc.) Tarian technology has been developed in response to a requirement […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-anti-rpg-armour-system-makes-debut-at-idex-2013-46841/

DefenceTalkOutstanding levels of tactical, operational and strategic mobility, compelling combat effectiveness and maximum survivability are key requirements imposed on modern military vehicles today – whether they are designed primarily for combat, command and control, mission-specific roles or transport. In contemporary conflicts, where the threat is often asymmetric yet deadly, protecting troops deployed in harm’s way […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rheinmetall-exhibits-ampv-at-idex-46848/

DefenceTalkOn Capitol Hill Feb. 13, the Army’s chief of staff told lawmakers in very clear terms what budget reductions under sequestration would do to Soldiers and Army readiness. “It has grave consequences and immediate readiness impact on our forces,” Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno told members of the House Armed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sequestration-could-mean-training-reduction-for-80-percent-of-ground-forces-46812/