The Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events. As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated. The Army is pursuing technology that will tailor cannon artillery, along with hypervelocity projectiles, to air defense missions. The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control. More than $670 million set aside for new VA outpatient clinics in 12 states is still waiting for final plans from the White House and Congress. One-way tracers, airbursting grenades and enhanced training rounds for night combat are in the works. The home for all things soldier gear is partnering with a host of Army entities to build a better infantry brigade by working from the bottom up. The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024. Of the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital. Funding for most federal programs had been scheduled to expire after Sept. 30. Load More