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The Space Force considers a new mission: tactical satellite imagery February 3 The Kestrel Eye is a small, low-cost, visible-imagery satellite prototype designed to provide near-real-time images to the tactical-level ground Soldier. Kestrel Eye was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) as a payload aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 14, 2017 (Photo courtesy of SMDTC). WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is still in its early days, but leader...

US Army Europe commander says theater needs a multidomain task force February 3 Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who is in charge of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, said the service needs a multidomain task force and a "Theater Fires Command" in the European theater, but its unclear when those will stand up. (Spc. Denice Lopez/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The European theater “absolutely” needs a multidomain task force, according to Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who is in charge of U.S. Army Europe and Af...

US Army Europe commander says theater needs a multidomain task force February 3 Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who is in charge of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, said the service needs a multidomain task force and a "Theater Fires Command" in the European theater, but its unclear when those will stand up. (Spc. Denice Lopez/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The European theater “absolutely” needs a multidomain task force, according to Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who is in charge of U.S. Army Europe and A...

Additional vehicles and associated equipment to be delivered to Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia. Oshkosh Defense has received a $15.26 million contract modification from US Army Contracting Command to exercise options for USMC procurement of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated kits. An unknown number of additional vehicles and equipment will be provided to FMS customers Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia. Montenegro and Slovenia have already ordered 67 and 38 JLT...

Gen. Murray makes pitch to stay the course on Army modernization defense Gen. Murray makes pitch to stay the course on Army modernization Gen. John M. Murray, Army Futures Command commanding general, and Bruce Jette, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology, update reporters at the Pentagon on Army modernization efforts and Army Futures Command, July 18, 2019. (U.S. Army / John G. Martinez) Share Ja...

Army labs to host testing to connect joint war-fighting systems January 28 An unmanned ground vehicle equppied with a high-grade camera is prepared to go on a test run during the Project Convergence capstone event last year at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz. Project Convergence is the Army’s campaign to advance solutions for joint war fighting and integrate the services contributions to Joint All Domain Operations. (Spc. Carlos Cuebas Fantauzzi/U.S. Army) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The ...

Getting away from ‘anything goes’: Military leaders set data standards for joint war fighting January 27 U.S. Army Col. Matt Eberhart, the Commanders Initiatives Group (CIG) director with North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) NORTHCOM, speaks in 2020 about the Advanced Battle Management System Onramp 2, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. ABMS is the Air Forces contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control. (Senior Airman Daniel Hernandez/U.S. Air Force) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUN...

Kenya set to join Uganda in ordering Turkish-made 4x4 APC. Katmerciler is set to add to its African customer base, following reports that the  Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) are ordering 118 Hizir APCs. Nairobi-based newspaper The Star reported on 25 January that the Kenyan MoD is finalising a deal with Turkish manufacturer Katmerciler, believed to be worth $69 million. The KDF intends to use the 4x4 armoured vehicles in operations against Al-Shabaab terrorists. Hizir is designed with a high le...

US Army plans major aviation exercise ahead of Project Convergence January 28 A drone ascends for operational testing during Project Convergence 20 at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., on Sept. 15, 2020. (Spc. Jovian Siders/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army will head out west to conduct an intricate, aviation-focused exercise called Edge 21 ahead of the service’s second Project Convergence event, Brig. Gen. Walter Rugen, who is in charge of Army aviation modernization, told Defense News i...

US Army plans major aviation exercise ahead of Project Convergence January 28 A drone ascends for operational testing during Project Convergence 20 at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., on Sept. 15, 2020. (Spc. Jovian Siders/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army will head out west to conduct an intricate, aviation-focused exercise called Edge 21 ahead of the service’s second Project Convergence event, Brig. Gen. Walter Rugen, who is in charge of Army aviation modernization, told Defense News ...