US Army Lab Showcases Futuristic Unmanned Resupply Vehicle
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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/
‘Ghost Brigade’ Soldiers prepare for future conflicts
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DefenceTalkSince 1981, military personnel have come and gone through the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, to prepare for missions around the world. These month-long rotations are usually geared to prepare a unit for an upcoming mission. For the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, their May 2016 rotation to NTC was a way to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ghost-brigade-soldiers-prepare-for-future-conflicts-67556/
Pentagon’s research agency showcases future tech
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DefenceTalkJohnny Matheny’s handshake is friendly, confident and firm—though not in the bone-crushing manner favored by some of the alpha types here in the Pentagon. What is remarkable is that Matheny’s proffered hand is not actually his. It is part of a robotic prosthesis researchers hope one day could help transform the lives of countless amputees. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagons-research-agency-showcases-future-tech-67452/
Future of deployments: surge-ready and rotationally-focused
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DefenceTalkMost Soldiers who have been in the Army over the last 13 years have deployed at least once. Many have deployed multiple times. But the way their units deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan is no longer good enough if they want to be ready for everything they’ll be called upon to react to, Army leaders […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-of-deployments-surge-ready-and-rotationally-focused-67116/
Trump victory a major global risk: EIU
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DefenceTalkThe prospect of Donald Trump winning the US presidency represents a global threat on par with religious militancy destabilizing the world economy, according to British research group EIU. In the latest version of its Global Risk assessment, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked victory for the Republican front-runner at 12 on an index where the current […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-victory-a-major-global-risk-eiu-67074/
Norway Seeks Submarine Cooperation with Other Nations
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DefenceTalkNorway is working towards establishing an extensive submarine cooperation with other nations in order to reduce cost and secure a robust submarine capability for the future. The current Norwegian Ula-class submarines will gradually reach their end-of-life in the 2020s. The Ministry of Defence is currently leading the work looking at procurement of new submarines. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/norway-seeks-submarine-cooperation-with-other-nations-66989/
UK MoD Unveils Futuristic Uniform Design
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DefenceTalkSensor-laden body armor, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras are all part of a futuristic design for military uniforms, unveiled today. The Future Soldier Vision (FSV) is part of the Ministry of Defence’s plan to ensure that British soldiers of the future have high quality equipment, utilizing the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-mod-unveils-futuristic-uniform-design-65418/
QinetiQ Wins DARPA Electric Hub-Drive Design and Development Contract
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DefenceTalkQinetiQ is to develop an electric hub-drive to improve survivability and mobility of future military ground vehicles for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The contract, worth $1.5m with an option for a further $2.7m, is part of DARPA’s Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program. Under this program, participants will investigate technologies that could […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qinetiq-wins-darpa-electric-hub-drive-design-and-development-contract-65320/
US Army sees challenges ahead to recruiting future Soldiers
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DefenceTalkWASHINGTON: This fiscal year the Army will make its mission of 59,000 active-duty accessions who enter basic combat training, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Snow said. However, there will be about a 2,000-person shortage in the Army Reserve accessions this fiscal year, with the mission being 17,300, said Snow, who serves as commander of U.S. Army Recruiting […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-sees-challenges-ahead-to-recruiting-future-soldiers-65174/
US Army General Addresses Missile Defense Future During Symposium
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DefenceTalkThe leader of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, or USASMDC/ARSTRAT, explained how the command is ensuring space and missile defense for the war fighter, the Army and the nation during the 18th annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Aug. 12. Lt. Gen. David L. Mann, commanding general, USASMDC/ARSTRAT, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-general-addresses-missile-defense-future-during-symposium-65013/