DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSIG SAUER, Inc. is proud to announce the final delivery of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) systems to the U.S. Army, consisting of the revolutionary 6.8×51 hybrid ammunition, the NGSW-AR lightweight belt-fed machine gun, the NGSW-R rifle, and suppressors. “This historic moment is the culmination of an incredible collaboration between the U.S. Army and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sig-sauer-delivers-next-generation-weapons-system-prototypes-to-us-army-76755/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkRafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS), a U.S. subsidiary of Rafael, demonstrated the SPIKE SR (Short Range) missile at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) 2021 earlier this month. AEWE 2021 is assessing advanced technologies in support of U.S. Army modernization efforts, including the Army’s six modernization priorities. As a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-evaluates-rafaels-spike-sr-missile-76724/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkLeonardo DRS, Inc. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel (Rafael) announced today that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks. This marks a major milestone in the Army’s efforts to outfit multiple brigades of tanks with APS […]https://www.defencetalk.com/final-trophy-active-protection-systems-delivered-to-us-army-76665/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkMulti-domain operations, the Army’s future operating concept, requires autonomous agents with learning components to operate alongside the warfighter. New Army research reduces the unpredictability of current training reinforcement learning policies so that they are more practically applicable to physical systems, especially ground robots. These learning components will permit autonomous agents to reason and adapt to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-research-leads-to-more-effective-training-model-for-robots-76625/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkPatria has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army to conduct a turreted mortar feasibility study in the form of Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT). The testing complements ongoing cooperation between Patria and the U.S. Army on a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) announced in May. The study consists of several tests and demonstrations […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-to-demo-the-capabilities-of-patria-nemo-120-mm-mortar-system-76531/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Army is seeking a new mid-range missile system that can hit targets between 500 to 1,500 kilometers, or 310 to 930 miles, to help fill a gap in its fires portfolio by 2023. Brig. Gen. John Rafferty, director of the Long-Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team, said the surface-to-surface launch capability could prove beneficial if […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-pursues-new-mid-range-missile-to-fill-gap-in-precision-fires-76464/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkArmy-funded research developed a new microwave radiation sensor with 100,000 times higher sensitivity than currently available commercial sensors. Researchers said better detection of microwave radiation will enable improved thermal imaging, electronic warfare, radio communications and radar. Researchers published their study in the peer-reviewed journal Nature. The team includes scientists from Harvard University, The Institute of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sensor-with-100000-times-higher-sensitivity-could-bolster-thermal-imaging-76426/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIn support of the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) selection program, U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Experimental Test Pilots (XPs) conducted flights of the Bell V-280 Valor in August 2020, as part of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) preparations for the FLRAA test effort, a key element […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-experimental-test-pilots-fly-valor-v-280-76347/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkFurther evaluation of new air defense capabilities is currently underway, including the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System and directed energy weapons, as the Army aims to empower units against near-peer threats. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment and 3rd Bn., 6th Air Defense Artillery Air Missile Defense Test Detachment […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-gets-closer-to-fielding-new-air-defense-systems-76157/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe Army’s chief of staff discussed how to win in great power competition within the Indo-Pacific region Friday after he traveled there earlier this month to meet with military leaders. Indo-Pacific is currently the U.S. military’s highest-priority theater, where near-peer adversaries, China and Russia, have significant influence. “The last thing that anybody wants is some […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-eyes-joint-force-solution-closer-allies-to-win-in-indo-pacific-76129/