MARSOC is fusing traditionally rugged Marines with tech-curious ones
Marine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them.
By Riley Ceder
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What the Pentagon might learn from Ukraine about fielding new tech
The U.S. Defense Department might benefit from leveraging commercial technology more aggressively, argue RAND analysts Jon Schmid and Erik E. Mueller.
By Jon Schmid and Erik E. Mueller
How Project Polaris is gearing up the brigade by targeting the squad
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.
By Todd South
Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500M
VA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.
This system may allow small Army teams to probe 1,000 targets per hour
One goal of using the Maven targeting system is for a team of 20 or fewer to be able to identify and strike 1,000 targets per hour.
By Todd South
Army researchers explore electrical pulses to improve soldiers’ sleep
Army researchers are investigating how gentle electrical pulses during sleep can boost soldiers' cognition and performance when they're awake.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force opens applications for warrant officer jobs in cyber, IT
The window to apply to become an Air Force warrant officer in cyber or IT runs through May 31, the service said Thursday.
Air Force eyes picking first cyber warrant officer cohort this summer
Air Force warrant officers could bridge the knowledge gaps between niche specialties like expeditionary communications and defensive cyber operations.
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.
By Todd South
Army picks deploying units to test electronic, cyber and drone warfare
The Army will select brigades to experiment with networks, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, small drones and loitering munitions while deployed.
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