Natick takes protective eyewear into future
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DefenceTalkWhen it comes to the very best in vision protection for the warfighter, researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center make sure the eyes have it. “Eyesight is fundamental to a Soldier’s job, making vision protection of critical importance,” said Brian Kimball, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/natick-takes-protective-eyewear-into-future-59627/
Ordnance School small arms course on schedule to offer gunsmith certification
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DefenceTalkSoldiers training as small arms/artillery repairers will soon get the opportunity to earn a certification upon graduation from advanced individual training. The free-of-charge certification program could be implemented by the end of the year, said Damon Dean, chief of the Ordnance School’s Conventional Weapons Division, Armament Electronics- Maintenance Training Department. “I’m hoping for the first […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ordnance-school-small-arms-course-on-schedule-to-offer-gunsmith-certification-59630/
US Army Sees UAVs As Kiowa Replacement
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DefenceTalkApache helicopters, teamed with Gray Eagle and Shadow unmanned aerial vehicles, are a winning combo, according to Col. Thomas von Eschenbach. Apache AH-64E models, teamed with unmanned aerial vehicles, known as UAVs, are now increasingly performing the armed aerial scout missions, once performed by Kiowa helicopters, and, Eschenbach said, they’re doing a fantastic job. Eschenbach, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-sees-uavs-as-kiowa-replacement-59547/
Blood and gunfire in Ukraine army attack on rebel checkpoint
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DefenceTalkBlood flowing from a bullet wound, the grey-haired man lies in the middle of the roadblock waving weakly for help as shots ring out nearby and thick black smoke from burning tires curls into the sky. “I’ve called an ambulance. They have to come, they have to come,” a man screams, ducking for cover behind […]https://www.defencetalk.com/blood-and-gunfire-in-ukraine-army-attack-on-rebel-checkpoint-59497/
UK MOD Invests £36 Million In New Army Air Defence Missile
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DefenceTalkThe army is a step closer to receiving a new multi-million-pound air defence missile system thanks to an investment by MOD. Missile company MBDA UK has been awarded a £36 million contract to explore what capabilities a land version of an air defence system could offer the UK armed forces. The Future Local Area Air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-mod-invests-in-new-army-air-defence-missile-59475/
Raytheon, US Army certify TALON Laser-Guided Rocket on Apache helicopter
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DefenceTalkAir worthiness release certification moves program toward operational employment Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the U.S. Army have completed the certification process for air worthiness release (AWR) of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter. The AWR certification provides for potential operational employment of the TALON weapon system on U.S. Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-us-army-certify-talon-laser-guided-rocket-on-apache-helicopter-59490/
Army increases in-flight situational awareness for rapid response forces
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DefenceTalkWith help from the Army’s new in-flight internet and mission command capability, commanders of Global Response Force units will be able to plan missions in the air, while their Soldiers receive operational updates and watch full-motion video of upcoming drop zones before their parachutes ever open. “The ability to understand a situation gives you the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-increases-in-flight-situational-awareness-for-rapid-response-forces-59465/
‘Apps on a map’ link the command post, mounted, dismounted Soldiers
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DefenceTalkToday’s consumers enjoy both a common look and feel and interoperability between their computers, tablets and smartphones. Through recent advances in the Common Operating Environment, known as the COE, the Army is well on its way to providing these same capabilities to Soldiers. Whether accessing information on secure handheld devices, vehicle mounted systems or command […]https://www.defencetalk.com/apps-on-a-map-link-the-command-post-mounted-dismounted-soldiers-59462/
Lockheed to Develop Weapons Grade Fiber Laser for US Army
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $25 million contract to design, build and test a 60-kilowatt electric laser to be integrated and tested in a truck-mounted weapon system demonstrator. The laser weapon is designed to significantly improve the warfighters’ ability to counter rockets, artillery, mortars and unmanned aerial threats. Under a contract managed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-to-develop-weapons-grade-fiber-laser-for-us-army-59406/
Latest ‘Virtual Battle Space’ release adds realism to scenarios, avatars
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DefenceTalkThe most recent version of the Army’s 3D virtual training game, Virtual Battle Space 3, allows players to personalize their avatar within the simulation and the scenes and scenarios look a lot more real as well. Using new human dimensioning modeling within Virtual Battle Space 3, known as VBS3, Soldiers using the training will put […]https://www.defencetalk.com/latest-virtual-battle-space-release-adds-realism-to-scenarios-avatars-59242/