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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
Army’s mixed reality device nears fielding with final testing in 2024
If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.
By Todd South
These are the new pieces of wearable tech coming to the Army in 2024
A wearables pilot will track an entire brigade's fitness through smart wrist devices, chest straps and rings.
By Todd South
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez's family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty
There must be something in the water.
By Jon Simkins
Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas war
While OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.
By Sarah Sicard
Aviators, ground troops and drones: The Army’s congestion problem
Training on counter drone work, new guidelines for adding drones to formations and better aircraft on the way.
By Todd South
Army approves next phase for augmented reality device
Over the next 18 months, the Army will add in cloud technology and review a feasible, affordable production plan for the device.
By Todd South
These soldiers to assess the Army’s new do-it-all device for infantry
This test will look at mapping, mission planning and weapons compatibility.
By Todd South
US Army developing LASSO tank-killing drone for infantry
The U.S. Army is still finalizing details related to contracts with defense industry, a PEO Soldier spokesperson said.
Opinion
Expanding the Future Soldier Prep Course solves the wrong problem
"A better solution would be to focus on finding those with a desire to serve and fostering that interest, not just getting recruits to pass an exam."
By Stewart Latwin