DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a series of contracts, worth approximately $40 million, for the third-generation (Gen3) configuration of its Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), which provides an enhanced capability for aircrews to locate and protect against infrared guided threats. The Gen3 configuration includes hostile fire indication to detect and evade small arms […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-orders-baes-missile-warning-system-60255/

DefenceTalkThe Army has started migrating all its enterprise applications and systems to designated core data centers as directed by Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson in a June memo. Migration must be complete by the end of fiscal year 2018. Carson’s memo is the first step to establish policy and procedures that will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-enterprise-apps-must-move-to-core-data-centers-60112/

DefenceTalkEighteen months ago, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command began migrating education content to the dotcom cloud, a commercially operated bank of servers. This is a significant step for several reasons. The Army is currently a Common Access Card-enabled, Windows-based devices operating environment. That means Soldiers can’t access much of the training and education […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-moving-education-content-to-cloud-for-better-access-60050/

DefenceTalkThe US Army has launched an investigation into why Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl went missing and was later captured by Afghan insurgents in 2009, officials said Monday. The 28-year-old soldier is currently undergoing medical treatment and counseling at a military hospital in San Antonio, Texas after his May 31 release as part of a controversial swap […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-opens-probe-into-ex-pow-bergdahls-disappearance-59936/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Computational and Information Science Directorate’s Intelligent Optics Team, and partners, recently developed, engineered, demonstrated and delivered the world’s first known working Adaptive Phase Coherent Fiber Laser Array system, which will better enable Soldiers’ directed energy weapons and laser communication systems on the battlefield. The key members of the Intelligent Optics […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-develops-first-of-its-kind-phase-coherent-fiber-laser-array-system-59844/

DefenceTalkU.S. Army Europe and its regional partners in the Baltic region kicked off the joint, combined multinational military exercise Saber Strike 2014 at the Adazi Training Area, June 9. The exercise, scheduled to conclude June 20, spans multiple locations in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and involves approximately 4,500 personnel from 10 countries. Latvia, the host […]https://www.defencetalk.com/exercise-saber-strike-14-demonstrates-international-cooperation-59841/

DefenceTalkWhen it comes to the very best in vision protection for the warfighter, researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center make sure the eyes have it. “Eyesight is fundamental to a Soldier’s job, making vision protection of critical importance,” said Brian Kimball, U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering […]https://www.defencetalk.com/natick-takes-protective-eyewear-into-future-59627/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army announced plans today to develop three 30 megawatt, alternating current, solar photovoltaic arrays — one each on Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Gordon, Ga.; and Fort Benning, Ga. The projects are expected to bring the U.S. Army nine percent closer to its commitment to the President of deploying one gigawatt of renewable energy, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-announces-plans-to-develop-three-30-megawatt-solar-arrays-59602/

DefenceTalkIt’s hot. Humidity is near 100 percent, and you’re in full combat gear — including chemical-biological protection. Between your helmet and mask, your entire head is covered, leaving a sensation of suffocating heat. Sweat pours as you run, climb and crawl through enemy territory. How can you get through it? A fan blows soothing air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-designing-next-generation-protective-mask-59560/

DefenceTalkApache helicopters, teamed with Gray Eagle and Shadow unmanned aerial vehicles, are a winning combo, according to Col. Thomas von Eschenbach. Apache AH-64E models, teamed with unmanned aerial vehicles, known as UAVs, are now increasingly performing the armed aerial scout missions, once performed by Kiowa helicopters, and, Eschenbach said, they’re doing a fantastic job. Eschenbach, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-sees-uavs-as-kiowa-replacement-59547/