US regulators will certify first small nuclear reactor design
NuScale will get the final approval nearly six years after starting the process.
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Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Information Update - Naval News
One of the greatest advantages of the U.S. Army's Precision Strike Missile PrSM is that it can hit moving land and maritime targets using a multi-mode seeker.
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It'll be able to hit enemy forces as soon as they walk into the recruitment office.
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8 mortars in 90 seconds and loitering munitions: Army showcases tech experiments
The annual event tackles small unit, soldier combat problems.
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The ALKARAN mortar system can emplace, target and fire eight mortars in less than 90 seconds. (Army)
Power struggle: How the US Army is tackling the logistics of battlefield electricity
An infantry soldier's primary focus was once ammunition, dry socks and enough water to survive in the field. But today there's a need for vast stores of power just to manage daily operations.
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DARPA Updates on OpFires Hypersonic Missile Test - Naval News
In July 2022, Naval News reached out to DARPA for an update on their test firing of an Operational Fires (OpFires) hypersonic missile
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US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training
U.S. Army trainers are using lessons learned from the Russian war against Ukraine as they prepare soldiers for future fights.
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Testing of the Army's first autonomous vehicle speeds ahead
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Imagine the possibilities of a self-driving vehicle on the battlefield. Engineers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Develop...
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America Is Developing Its Own Spy Balloons. Here’s Why They’re So Useful
Air-tracking laser beams, swarms of support drones, and total dominion at 70,000 feet.
US Army plan to replace Patriot interceptors gets a jolt in FY23 budget request
The Army is getting serious about a future interceptor for its next-generation Integrated Air-and-Missile Defense System that is more capable of defeating complex threats like hypersonic weapons, according to a review of FY23 budget documents.
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AN/TPY-5(V)1 3DAdvantage Long Range Radar | Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has evolved its radar family to create a new, enhanced, long-range digital solution known as 3DAdvantage.
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U.S. Government designates Northrop Grumman radar AN/TPY-5(V)1
Northrop Grumman’s long-range radar, an advanced digital radar available in the market today, has been officially recognized by the U.S. government as the AN/TPY-5(V)1 making it the newest multi-mission air-surveillance radar available to the U.S. military and its international partners. “The...
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First live rounds of Army's hypersonic weapon coming in 'roughly' 6 months - Breaking Defense
Soldiers are already training on the hypersonic battery equipment to prepare for delivery of the missile.
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The Army’s transformation begins with these new units
From brigade to division and corps, the Army is changing.
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Raytheon launches Stinger missile from Javelin launcher - Army Technology
Raytheon has successfully demonstrated firing a Stinger missile from a Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) in a test that saw the missile engage and defeat an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV).
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US Army fires autonomous launcher in Pacific-focused demo
The Army put an autonomous High Mobility Artillery Rocket Launcher through its paces at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, to see how it might help a future fighting force in the Pacific.
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Solid state laser phased array laser.
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No longer science & technology projects, high-energy laser weapons are now operational - Breaking Defense
Asymmetric threats addressed by high-energy lasers include small-to-midsize Group 1, 2, and 3 drones, along with rockets, artillery, and mortars.