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Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online
The Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.
By Todd South
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing
The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.
By Todd South
Last Harrier mechanics finish training as Corps shifts to F-35
According to the 2022 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, Harrier pilot training will end in 2024.
By Todd South
Marine Corps receives its first science and tech lab designation
The Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years.
By Todd South
Marines field, upgrade radios with more channels, better crypto
The service has fielded 4,000 radios since October 2023.
By Todd South
The best headlamps and flashlights for every need
The difference between success and failure is often the difference between the right flashlight or headlamp.
By Berne Broudy
New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT Show
Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.
By Todd South
New in 2024: Marines to field new, more realistic shooting simulators
The first location to field the simulators will be the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.
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
Two new missiles in the pipeline for longer-range Army fires
The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.
By Todd South