Eighth Army participates in exercise in South Korea
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DefenceTalkEighth Army participated in exercise Warpath III, here, Dec. 7-15, to hone its ability to command combat operations. The annual command post exercise keeps Eighth Army and its main ground maneuver formation, 2nd Infantry Division, ready to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula and maintain stability in the Asia Pacific region. Defensive in nature, Warpath […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eighth-army-participates-in-exercise-in-south-korea-49934/
Lebanese soldier, 4 attackers killed in assaults on army
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DefenceTalkA Lebanese soldier and four attackers were killed in two separate assaults late Sunday on army checkpoints in the southern city of Sidon, the military said in a statement. “At 9:15 p.m. (1915 GMT) today (Sunday) an armed man approached an army checkpoint in the north of Sidon, and launched a hand grenade towards it, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lebanese-soldier-4-attackers-killed-in-assaults-on-army-49941/
Army tests vehicle-mounted laser against multiple targets
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DefenceTalkThe Army used a vehicle-mounted high-energy laser for the first time to successfully engage more than 90 mortar rounds and several unmanned aerial vehicles in flight. The Army High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator, or HEL MD, underwent multiple test events between Nov. 18 and Dec. 10, at White Sands Missile Range. This was the first […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-tests-vehicle-mounted-laser-against-multiple-targets-49920/
Army network stays connected even when ‘jumping the TOC’
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DefenceTalkBrigade and battalion command posts, the heart of battlefield operations, are more mobile and agile than ever before, and through ongoing improvements in network capability, the Army is increasing their ability to move forward in the fight while retaining commanders’ critical situational awareness. Current technologies such as Warfighter Information Network Tactical, known as WIN-T, Increment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-network-stays-connected-even-when-jumping-the-toc-49915/
Army’s Ultra Light Vehicle now in survivability testing
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DefenceTalkTwo of the three vehicles in the Army’s “Ultra Light Vehicle” program have now entered survivability testing in Nevada and Maryland, to evaluate both their blast and ballistic protection capability. The third vehicle remains at the Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, known as TARDEC, for testing there. The TARDEC began development of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/armys-ultra-light-vehicle-now-in-survivability-testing-49779/
Army Purchases Bird-Like, Micro-Unmanned Aerial System
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DefenceTalkThe Army recently purchased 36 Maveric unmanned aerial systems as a result of an urgent request from Soldiers in theater. The request was made to the Rapid Equipping Force at Fort Belvoir, Va., in March and Soldiers will receive them by December. The 36 Maverics, which are not in the Army’s current UAS inventory, cost […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-purchases-bird-like-micro-unmanned-aerial-system-49734/
Army scientists to improve methods of detecting, decontaminating ricin
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DefenceTalkAn envelope laced with ricin intended for the president of the United States was intercepted in April 2013 by law enforcement officials when protocols established for mail screenings revealed the threat of a biological weapon. Ricin is a highly toxic, naturally occurring protein found in the seeds of the castor oil plant. There is currently […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-scientists-to-improve-methods-of-detecting-decontaminating-ricin-49693/
Army showcases energy-efficient technologies for warfighters
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DefenceTalkThe Army displayed energy-efficient technologies in the Pentagon courtyard that are used or being developed to make Soldiers more effective on the battlefield. The G-4 Operational Energy team hosted the event Nov. 14, showcasing technologies such as a rigid wall shelter, an Integrated Soldier Power/Data System, generators and portable solar panels. Army leaders who toured […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-showcases-energy-efficient-technologies-for-warfighters-49663/
Energizing base camps of the future
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DefenceTalkInnovations meant to improve Soldiers’ quality of life during deployments — while saving lives, fuel, water and money — were on display here Nov. 5, at the Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory. The Army Base Camp Integration Laboratory, or BCIL, hosted its second annual “Base Camp Resource and Energy Efficiency Day.” Situated on 10 acres […]https://www.defencetalk.com/energizing-base-camps-of-the-future-49613/
NSRDEC deploys energy-efficient tents for testing
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DefenceTalkWherever Soldiers go, shelters must go, too. These shelter systems must not only protect and provide comfort; they must also be as energy efficient as possible. Every time a base camp needs fuel delivered, that camp and its warfighters are exposed to vulnerabilities. That’s why a group of shelters were sent to the Southwest Asia […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nsrdec-deploys-energy-efficient-tents-for-testing-49539/