DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army’s dominance is in danger when it comes to future warfare, according to senior leaders. While the biggest threat faced by Soldiers on the battlefield in recent wars may have been the improvised explosive device, new emerging threats from cyberspace, electronic warfare, and unmanned aerial vehicles have Army leaders eyeing new tactics across […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-multi-domain-battle-concept-to-drive-change-in-armys-future-68295/

DefenceTalkSyrian regime forces advanced Sunday in Aleppo after Russia unleashed dozens of air strikes, as the UN’s top aid official decried the “living hell” suffered by residents in the city’s rebel-held east. The devastating five-year war in Syria has ravaged second city Aleppo, once the country’s economic hub but now torn apart by fighting between […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syria-army-advances-as-un-decries-aleppos-living-hell-68269/

DefenceTalkSyria’s military said Tuesday it shot down an Israeli warplane and a drone in response to an attack on Syrian army positions — a claim denied by Israel. “Our air defences blocked the attack and shot down the military aircraft in (the southern province of) Quneitra and a drone” in the province of Damascus, said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/syrian-army-says-it-shot-down-israeli-warplane-drone-68157/

DefenceTalkResearchers and engineers showcased a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle, or JTARV, during a recent visit by commanding general of the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. The JTARV, a rectangular-shaped quadcopter also known as the hoverbike, could someday make it possible for Soldiers on the battlefield to order resupply and then, minutes later, receive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-lab-showcases-futuristic-unmanned-resupply-vehicle-68154/

DefenceTalkThe People’s Liberation Army has equipped all of its ground force aviation units with advanced WZ-10 combat helicopters, according to PLA media. Several WZ-10s have been delivered to an aviation brigade of the PLA 13th Group Army under the Western Theater Command, the military’s TV news channel reported. This means that all of the Army’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-delivers-wz-10-attack-helicopters-to-army-68118/

DefenceTalkThe European Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence have commissioned ARTEC GmbH to supply 88 high-protection BOXER vehicles to the Lithuanian army starting in 2017. ARTEC, a joint venture between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, will deliver the vehicles with medium-calibre weaponry in a remote-controlled turret. Consequently, the BOXER […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lithuania-boosts-army-with-88-boxer-vehicles-68030/

DefenceTalkIsrael’s military on Sunday fired two Patriot missiles at a drone that “infiltrated” from war-ravaged neighboring Syria, it said. The missiles missed the drone which “returned to Syria” after the incident in the central Golan Heights, where the demarcation line between the two countries is located, the military said. “Moments ago two Patriot air defence […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-fires-missiles-at-drone-from-syria-army-67844/

DefenceTalkA massive fire that erupted at one of India’s largest military ammunition depots Tuesday killed at least 16 soldiers and firefighters, reigniting safety concerns about military equipment and installations. The blaze broke out in the early hours at the high-security facility which stores bombs, grenades and other ordnance outside the central city of Pulgaon. Flames […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-army-depot-fire-kills-16-raises-safety-fears-67568/

DefenceTalkDuring battlefield operations, a brigade’s fleet of Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) network equipped vehicles are often spread out across great distances and austere terrain, supporting both stationary command posts and on-the-move missions. Newly enhanced and simplified Network Operations (NetOps) tools will make it easier for communications officers (S6s/G6s) to see the “big picture” as they […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-enhances-netops-the-eyes-and-ears-of-the-network-67480/

DefenceTalkRadar detectors signaling speeding motorists of police presence are about to get a run for their money as the Army is developing innovative radar technology that could someday be common practice for users wanting to mask their radar emissions. Over the past several years, the threat of being compromised has become an increasing issue for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-developing-more-adaptable-secure-radar-technology-67071/