The system, known as Soldier-Borne Mission Command Architecture (SBMC-A), is being developed by defense contractor Anduril Industries. The post Maxar to supply 3D terrain data for U.S. Army mixed-reality system appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
In space, the old debates about turf are obsolete| SpaceNews
Soldiers who qualify for exemptions but do not meet the Army’s height and weight standards will not be referred to the Army’s Body Composition Program. The post Soldiers who score high on fitness tests are once again exempt from body fat standards appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment has been testing whether first-person view drones laden with explosives can penetrate enemy armor. The post Army Rangers are testing out drones as anti-tank weapons appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Pvt. Andrey Okunev died on Friday after being injured on the rifle range. He and his fellow soldiers were slated to graduate next month. The post Soldier who died in Fort Leonard Wood range incident was a month from graduating basic appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Hanks was set to be honored this month at West Point. The group presenting the award says it's focusing instead on training cadets. The post West Point alumni group cancels award ceremony honoring Tom Hanks appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
President Trump said he wants to rename the Defense Department to the Department of War, which was once the agency in charge of the Army. But a formal rebrand would require Congress. The post Is ‘War’ the new name for the Department of Defense? appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The Army is sending soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division and other units to the U.S.-Mexico border this fall to replace those already there. The post 101st Airborne Division soldiers deploy to southern border appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Army officials said last month they were reviewing the Command Assessment Program, which was officially established in the last week of the Biden Administration. Now the program is officially cancelled. The post Army axes promotion boards that weighed opinions of peers, subordinates for commanders appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
"There wasn’t time to think twice," the football player said, when downed power lines sparked beneath a crashed car. The post West Point cadet pulls driver from car crash just before flames erupt appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Cabinet session to discuss disarmament implementation plan […] The post Without Causing Any Shocks appeared first on Nowlebanon.| Nowlebanon
Israeli military targets Yemen’s Sanaa after Houthi […]| Nowlebanon
Brig. Gen. Troy Denomy emphasized the role of industry in developing scalable, soldier-tested technologies for today’s battlefield needs. The post Army PEO Soldier Calls on Industry for Smarter, Lighter Tech appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Stay informed on the latest shifts in federal technology leadership as new CIOs are appointed and President Trump's second term takes shape. The post Tracking CIOs in Trump’s Second Term appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Developing Cultures: Case Studies Lawrence E. Harrison, Peter L. Berger Routledge, 2006 pg. 158 asserts that Aurangzeb's revenue was more than ten times that of his contemporary Louis XIV of France Recalculating French Army Growth during the Grand Siecle 1610-1715 John A. Lynn says that Louis had an army of 400,000, while The Mughal World: Life in India's Last Golden Age suggests that Aurangzeb's army was 900,000 strong and his military finances bankrupted his empire How did Louis XIV mobiliz...| Recent Questions - History Stack Exchange
The new task force will be expected to serve as the Defense Department’s lead organization for developing capabilities to defeat small unmanned aerial systems. The post Hegseth orders Army secretary to create new joint interagency counter-drone task force appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
4th Infantry Division will be using the serialized Ivy Sting exercises to incrementally add capabilities to the NGC2 prototype ahead of Project Convergence 6. The post Army using incremental ‘sprints’ to scale Next Gen C2 to division level appeared first on DefenseScoop.| DefenseScoop
As summer winds down, I took my nephew to a few local museums. By far, the Aerospace Museum of California was his favorite. He loved seeing all the planes and playing with all the interactive materials (Legos and other type of building supplies). We spent almost four hours exploring and playing together.| Bridgette Tales
Photo credit:: Ministère de la Défense ukrainien, CC-BY-SA 2.0. Sasha Yaropolskaya and Philippe Alcoy interviewed LeftEast editor Volodymyr Ishchenko, a Ukrainian sociologist who was an activist and participant in several left-wing initiatives in Ukraine before moving to Germany in 2019. Ishchenko currently works at Berlin’s Freie Universität, continuing his research into the Ukrainian revolutions, the left, and the political violence of the far right, which he has been studying for 20 ...| Lefteast
UK-headquartered machinery maker JCB has won a $45m contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the US Marine Corps over the next five years, along with operator training and attachments.… The post JCB wins $45m contract to supply backhoes to US Marine Corps appeared first on Global Construction Review.| Global Construction Review
I’m a former RAF pilot. I’ve written books and made films about Nelson, Churchill and the Battle of Britain. I’m reliably on the ‘Oh come off it!’ side when empire-bashing academics bang on about reparations for slavery or present my country as the great villain of global history. And yet my recently published book, ‘1945: […] The post The untold story of the Second World War appeared first on CapX.| CapX
Six soldiers who subdued a gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and then treated the wounded were honored for their actions.| Task & Purpose
The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that the conditions for a nuclear treaty with the United States have "disappeared." Moscow “no longer considers itself bound” by the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with the U.S., as the necessary conditions for it have “disappeared,” according to a statement from the MOD.| SHTF Plan
Following a recent “bay toss” at Fort Benning, Georgia, that damaged both personal and government property, the practice was briefly stopped.| Task & Purpose
Brown’s niece, Clare Boyle, told the AP that her uncle has struggled with mental illness for years and that she and her other family members repeatedly sought help.| Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress...
The Air Force has curtailed using the pistol following the death of an airman, but the other services continue to use the M18 and M17.| Task & Purpose
Single soldiers will get two-year assignments instead of the typical 12-month tour. Soldiers with families will get three-year tours.| Task & Purpose
Officials from the three services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the Sig Sauer pistol after the death of an airman.| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Army’s new report on Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how drones, jammers, and mass fires are reshaping modern warfare.| Task & Purpose
For one week, two soldiers walked a mile in each other's boots by switching units in their aviation and ground roles.| Task & Purpose
No information was immediately available about the exact nature of the terrorist threat or who specifically might be targeted.| Task & Purpose
n estimated 75,000 people showed up in downtown Chicago on Saturday, June 15, as part of a national wave of protests called “No Kings”—coinciding with Flag Day, President Donald Trump’s birthday, and a D.C. parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the Army. Families, community groups, activists, and voters showed up to advocate for a variety […]| South Side Weekly
The Army's C5ISR Center is working with industry to integrate counter-UAS sensors to a C2 architecture mounted on vehicles to enable on-the-move detection and defeat of drones.| DefenseScoop
Funding to support Next Generation Command and Control will come across several funding lines that have been realigned.| DefenseScoop
The Army will lead a new interagency office tasked with developing joint solutions to counter drones.| DefenseScoop
As the Army continues its long journey to modernize and rebuild its electronic warfare arsenal, the FY26 budget request aims to invest in a raft of capabilities to protect from enemy jamming and enable better maneuver within the spectrum and on the ground.| DefenseScoop
The Army is requesting nearly $70 million to procure loitering munitions in fiscal 2026 under the LASSO program, according to budget documents released this week.| DefenseScoop
I will not apologize for my horrendous title. You deserve it. When the world is a mess, you lean into your reading list. Hard. This month was a solid mix of military history and historical fiction,…| The Angry Staff Officer
Lt. Gen. Miles Brown outlines a new transformation strategy after the AFC–TRADOC merger aimed at integrating new tech within 18 months.| GovCIO Media & Research
In late 1943/early 1944, Humphrey Bogart and his wife Mayo Methot went on an 2-1/2 month entertainment tour of military bases in North Africa and Italy for the USO. Their party also included actor Don Cummings and accordionist Ralph Hark. In addition to giving shows, Bogart and his wife visited hospitals and undertook other morale-boosting … Continue reading Private First Class Bogart| The Text Message
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill is one of several major policies facing further uncertainty after the second-largest party in the government| IAG
We have a joyful duty to celebrate and commemorate what Washington and all the other Americans of 1776 did to win us our independence.| The American Mind
Executives from high-tech firms Meta, OpenAI and Palantir are joining the Army Reserve at the rank of lieutenant colonel to serve in Detachment 201, a new “Executive Innovation Corps,” the service announced Friday.| DefenseScoop
The Army is pivoting away from its approach for the Multi-Function Electronic Warfare platform and using its TLS Manpack to mount to vehicles for a ground platform solution.| DefenseScoop
This year’s annual AI Expo for National Competitiveness was a hidden race to turn the military into “Ender’s Game.”| The New Republic
We spoke to Jon, a probation officer, operations lead for veterans in Hull and East Riding, and longstanding reservist military policeman. Jon started working in the Probation Service 23 years ago as a probation services officer and recently completed the …| prisonjobs.blog.gov.uk
By Victoria Evans, Searchroom Archivist As the archivist in charge of our social media at WSRO, I am always trawling through documents and photographs to share with our following. This led me to st…| West Sussex Record Office
The Army will close two specialized units that train allied forces, in order to shuffle experienced soldiers to traditional formations.| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Military has noticed a steady decrease in recruitment. To combat the decrease, the Pentagon has focused on recruiting members of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, by one of the most us| The Lance
An Army captain's critique of the service’s new XM7 rifle has experts and soldiers split on the issue of magazine capacity.| Task & Purpose
The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.| Task & Purpose
The two inmates involved in the escape attempt at Fort Leavenworth were treated and returned to custody. The incident is under investigation.| Task & Purpose
An Army combat medic with the 82nd Airborne Division was recognized for his intervention in an active shooter incident and for providing aid.| Task & Purpose
The officer interviewed more than 150 soldiers as part of his research, which was presented at an annual Marine Corps exhibition in April.| Task & Purpose
Soldiers said they were turned away from a dining hall due to an administrative foul-up at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.| Task & Purpose
An unsigned memo posted on Reddit appeared to ban ping-pong and other games for troops in Kuwait not directly related to sports and fitness.| Task & Purpose
An Army sergeant was found guilty of break-ins, rape, attempted murder, and kidnapping charges at Fort Cavazos, Texas.| Task & Purpose
The Army will replace recently cut athletic trainers with unit medics to treat soldier injuries in its holistic fitness program.| Task & Purpose
Army fitness test changes will mean “sex-neutral” standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs while nixing the standing power throw.| Task & Purpose
Discover Alaska Defense's latest innovations at AUSA 2023. Join us for a glimpse into the future of defense at this exclusive exposition. The post Alaska Defense<sup>®</sup> to Showcase New Innovations at the AUSA 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition appeared first on Alaska Defense.| Alaska Defense
Discover the difference between lightweight maintenance enclosures (LMEs) and large-area maintenance tents (LAMS) for military use.| Alaska Defense
President Trump has stated that Driscoll will be a “disruptor and change agent” at the Pentagon.| DefenseScoop
Every year, the New York National Guard sends soldiers and airmen to Brazil's jungle warfare school, one of the world's toughest.| Task & Purpose
This perceived success in inflicting pain on the West and the global economy can inspire others in similar positions: the proverbial Davids of the world who are itching to have a go at their respective Goliaths, albeit with deadlier and remote-controlled slingshots. While the Houthis’ influence may extend globally, one theater stands out where some non-state actors might find striking similarities with the Houthis and find themselves within striking distance of another global economic jugul...| Journal of Political Risk
Friends of Army Capt. Rebecca Lobach described her as a dedicated friend and mentor whose life was full of promise and cut short too soon.| Task & Purpose
Spc. Jacob Mullen, 25, and Staff Sgt. Shelbe Butner, 28, died in a vehicle rollover at Fort Stewart on Thursday night.| Task & Purpose
The UH-60 Black Hawk with the 12th Aviation Battalion was on a training flight when it hit an American Airlines plane with 64 onboard.| Task & Purpose
The Army is spending nearly $400,000 to relocate WWII-era barracks across a Wisconsin base instead of millions on a new building.| Task & Purpose
US Northern Command has identified the units to which the first 1,000 soldiers and 500 Marines deploying to the southern border are assigned.| Task & Purpose
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related language.| Task & Purpose
Armor recruits headed to 'heavy metal' armor jobs will not learn what specific vehicle or job they'll be assigned to until basic training.| Task & Purpose
I found my 7th grade art book, let's check out what I was interested in drawing those days.| Abishek Muthian
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 12, No. 12, December 2024 | Journal of Political Risk
An incredible archive of 14,000 photos of Army uniforms, military gear and rations from the 70s and 80s.| Beautiful Public Data
Army officials confirmed that Roque's body was found in a dumpster outside a barracks after she failed to report for a morning formation.| Task & Purpose
The Army is investigating the death of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri as a homicide, officials said Wednesday.| Task & Purpose
The new optional PT gear items will supplement the current uniform. They could include upgraded shorts and shirts.| Task & Purpose
Over 170 soldiers transferred to air defense from other fields, as the Army looks to meet increased deployments for air defenders.| Task & Purpose
Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore claimed Thursday that it was “an honest mistake” when he lied about being a prestigious Bronze Star recipient on a 2006 White House fellowship application.| Armed Forces Press
The Army is seeking industry input as it plans for the production phase of the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program.| DefenseScoop
Maj. Gen. Patrick Ellis, the new network cross-functional team director, is applying his recent operational perspective in Europe to help the Army develop its network.| DefenseScoop
In the ingenious world of 'De Rebus Bellicis', ancient Rome’s military minds devised armored warships and more, shaping the future of warfare.| Historic Mysteries
In Vietnam, the US wanted victory above all else. Project 100,000 and the use of low-IQ troops as cannon fodder showed how far they were prepared to go.| Historic Mysteries
To fully realize CJADC2, data standards must be enacted along with efforts to share successes and architectures across theaters and organizations.| DefenseScoop
From uniform changes to Army pay, promotion lists, and the latest gear, find everything you need to know to stay up-to-date on the U.S. Army.| Military.com
Government comics have taught Americans how to prevent forest fires, survive a nuclear blast, and how soldiers should handle homosexuality in the military.| Beautiful Public Data
These fascinating Army and Navy brand style guides define the look, feel and voice of our armed forces.| Beautiful Public Data
An Army Major said his portraits in full uniform with eagle feathers in his hair pay tribute to his Native identity and fallen comrades.| Task & Purpose
By Nicholas Drummond This article considers the merits of the British Army generating two war fighting divisions rather than the single division planned hitherto. The key driver for a revised…| UK Land Power