Pentagon proposes to shrink US Army to pre-WWII level
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DefenceTalkThe Pentagon plans to scale back the US Army by more than an eighth to its lowest level since before World War II, signaling a shift after more than a decade of ground wars. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recommended shrinking US forces from 520,000 active duty troops to between 440,000 and 450,000. In a speech […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-proposes-to-shrink-us-army-to-pre-wwii-level-58851/
US Army Selects Saab’s Carl-Gustaf Man-Portable Weapon System
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DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab’s man-portable weapon system Carl-Gustaf has been chosen by the U.S. Department of the Army to be a Program of Record within the U.S. Army. This means that the world leading shoulder-fired weapon system, with a long service record with the U.S. Special Operations Forces, will now become standard issue to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-selects-saabs-carl-gustaf-man-portable-weapon-system-58833/
New BRAC round would save money, increase Army readiness
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DefenceTalkAs the budget shrinks and as the active Army draws down to 490,000, elimination of excess infrastructure is needed, say leaders from Army Installations, Housing & Partnerships. There are a lot of spaces and facilities at installations throughout the U.S. that are not being utilized or are just partially utilized, said Paul Cramer, deputy assistant […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-brac-round-would-save-money-increase-army-readiness-58782/
Army researchers inspire commercial rifle fire control systems
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DefenceTalkResearchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory go about their business every day working on projects to help better serve the military and its members who protect our country. Sometimes the research inspires commercial companies to do additional research and expand on certain aspects to develop products of their own. That is what happened with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-researchers-inspire-commercial-rifle-fire-control-systems-50196/
Smarter robots likely in Army’s future, planners say
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DefenceTalkUnmanned robots already have proven their worth on the battlefield, neutralizing improvised explosive devices, and more capable ones are coming in the future, according to the commander of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. While robots and unmanned platforms will continue to provide valuable assistance to Soldiers on the battlefield, there may even come a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/smarter-robots-likely-in-armys-future-planners-say-50157/
US Army Aviation Flying Smarter Into Fiscal Squeeze
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DefenceTalkAs Army aviation’s flight path continues through the drawdown and budgetary constraints, it will swap some helicopters around and defund others, said Maj. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum. In so doing, Army aviation will get the right mix it needs to be ready and relevant, he said. The general spoke during the Association of the United […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-aviation-flying-smarter-into-fiscal-squeeze-50118/
C-23 Sherpa Makes Final Flight As Army Guard Retires the Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe sounds of the C-23 Sherpa are now a thing of the past as the Army National Guard bids farewell to the venerable aircraft after two decades of service. The box shaped aircraft described by many as a “work horse” is now heading into retirement. Throughout its operations in the Army Guard, the Sherpa has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/c-23-sherpa-makes-final-flight-as-army-guard-retires-the-aircraft-50089/
US Army Develops Anti-UAV Weapons
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DefenceTalkAs the military use of unmanned aircraft systems has increased dramatically, including by entities that may pose a threat to the United States, scientists at Picatinny Arsenal are part of the effort to counter potential threats to U.S. armed forces by such systems. Unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, is the term to describe a far […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-develops-anti-uav-weapons-50060/
Army conducting joint study to improve bone health in military personnel
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DefenceTalkResearchers from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine have teamed up with the Trainee Health Surveillance Flight 559th Medical Group’s Basic Military Training Team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to determine whether increased vitamin D and calcium intake can improve bone health in military personnel. Stress fractures and musculoskeletal injuries are among […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-conducting-joint-study-to-improve-bone-health-in-military-personnel-50038/
Army’s Military Auxiliary Radio System still relevant in Internet age
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DefenceTalkYears before Soldiers used cell phones and social media, and when long-distance calling was expensive, service members would often communicate from remote areas to home via “MARSgrams” or MARS telephone patches. These services were provided free of charge by the volunteer amateur or ham radio operators worldwide who make up the Military Auxiliary Radio System […]https://www.defencetalk.com/armys-military-auxiliary-radio-system-still-relevant-in-internet-age-49966/