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Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production
Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.
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Railgun Ammo-Firing Air Defense Artillery Cannon Plans Laid Out By Army
The Army plans to field a highly mobile 155mm cannon firing hyper-velocity projectiles to provide a lower-cost air and missile defense.
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NY National Guard testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every Army soldier
The tiny drones, which have already deployed with units such as the Army’s legendary 82nd Airborne Division, are small and lightweight enough that a single soldier can carry the drone, controller, …
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NY National Guard testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every Army soldier
Joint Armenian-American military exercises “Eagle Partner 2024” have started in Armenia. In the footage, US Ambassador Christina Quinn and Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan accept the parade. The Armenian-American maneuvers Eagle Partner 2024 involve practicing an operation to stabilize relations between certain conflicting parties. The main goals of the exercises are to increase the level of interoperability, interaction and combat readiness of Armenian units, exchange of best practices in the field of management and tactical interaction. As well as preparation for participation in international peacekeeping missions. In his speech, Suren Papikyan highly praised the work of the US Army servicemen in Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard, which has been a partner of Armenia for more than two decades.
Land-based capability with Aegis SAMs now possible.
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Navy missile intercepts target using Army’s new missile defense radar
The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment | Shephard
The ability to double the range and double the speed of conventional rotorcraft is a game changer for the challenges on the European continent.
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Army moves to expand 'space control' planning, 'interdiction' capabilities - Breaking Defense
"As we look out into 2030, we know from all the Army warfighting concepts that we have to grow space capability, and we have to grow air defense missiles," SMD Commander Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey said.
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SM-6 Eyed As New Surface-To-Air Interceptor For The Army
SM-6, which the Army is already fielding to strike targets on land and at sea, could help bolster the service's strained air defense branch.
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Army putting pieces together for cannon that fires hypervelocity projectiles for battlefield air defense
The HGWS is to be a small, flexible hypervelocity projectile able to shoot from an Army M144 155-millimeter howitzer and Navy 5-inch deck guns.
Milestone B: Army's FLRAA helicopter graduates to engineering and manufacturing development phase - Breaking Defense
Prime contractor Bell is now tasked with providing six helo prototypes, with first flight set for 2026.
Robot Dog With Gun Turret For Hunting Aerial Drones Being Tested By Army
Growing U.S. military interest in armed robot dogs now extends to potentially using them to help shield friendly forces from drone threats.
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Future Precision Strike Missile To Feature Smart Submunition | Aviation Week Network
The Army has four planned increments for the long-range missile, looking for an ultimate range of more than 1,000 km (621 mi.).
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Army’s successful hypersonic missile test puts fielding on horizon
The Army is one step closer to fielding its long-range hypersonic weapon after a successful end-to-end flight test in May.
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Army expected to start fielding IBCS 'this year' | InsideDefense.com
The Army is expected to begin fielding the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) "this year," and will field it "in a larger way" in 2025, an executive from prime contractor Northrop Grumman said today.
Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.
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