The US Army has flagged open systems architecture as a key factor in selecting the XM30 infantry vehicle. The modular approach allows hardware and software upgrades without redesigning the platform.
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@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has flagged open systems architecture as a key factor in selecting the XM30 infantry vehicle. The modular approach allows hardware and software upgrades without redesigning the platform.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has selected KBR's Firefly laser system for a pilot programme testing base defence against drone threats. The directed-energy system aims to protect US military installations as adversarial drone use grows globally.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army is prioritising RF sensing at greater range to detect adversary electromagnetic signals earlier, giving operators more time to respond. Improved situational awareness in the electromagnetic spectrum is central to modern land warfare.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialAnti-war protesters disrupted a Pentagon session at AUSA's annual conference. Ukrainian firms debuted with a major display, while 165 international companies from 92 countries attended — reflecting growing global interest in US…
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has authorised a one-year transition plan preserving legacy cyber incentive pay, averting immediate cuts to the US military cyber workforce. Experts warned the reductions risked damaging morale in an increasingly pressured…
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army's G-TEAD unit is embedding technical experts directly with commanders via its ACEs programme to accelerate the adoption of dual-use innovations and better align emerging capabilities with frontline tactical requirements.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialAnalysis examines whether hosting US military bases still benefits allies, citing Iranian retaliation risks for Gulf states and the abrupt B-1 bomber withdrawal from RAF Fairford as signs that the calculus may be shifting.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Army Special Operations is training dedicated robot technicians able to reprogram unmanned systems in the field. The programme aims to produce adaptable soldiers who can tailor robotic kit to terrain, enemy, and mission in real time.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army anticipates operational impact as a White House deadline on critical mineral supply chain mapping approaches. Officials say tracing materials to raw-source level poses significant logistical challenges for defence contractors.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US military has launched Task Force Easy, a new unit aimed at accelerating drone technology adoption. Senior leaders outlined the initiative at the AUSA conference, framing it as key to achieving "adaptation dominance" in unmanned systems.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.social72 retired US generals have urged the Pentagon to cancel plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, warning it would dishonour the military and the nation.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialUS Army officials say soldiers must master "new basics" including unmanned systems as the service adapts training for multi-domain operations, reflecting lessons drawn from modern battlefields including Ukraine.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army is seeking to expand its space operations branch as demand for space-based capabilities grows. Officials from SMDC outlined plans at the AUSA convention, reflecting broader military investment in space as an operational domain.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialMusk says US military and Trump control Starshield limits for Ukraine. Zelensky accuses Russia of exploiting a recent outage to intensify drone attacks. The UK has agreed to accelerate air defence deliveries following talks with Starmer.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe GAO warns the US military remains years from fielding M-code, a secure, jam-resistant GPS signal, despite two decades of work and billions spent. GPS vulnerabilities pose a single point of failure risk across 700 weapons systems.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army is launching Project Gatekeeper, an AI-driven initiative to accelerate software vendor onboarding by vetting industry code in isolated environments, aiming to streamline access to Army networks.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialCol. Dustin Thomas of DCMA argues the US military must crash 100,000 drones annually to properly balance training needs against combat readiness, urging industry to scale production to meet that consumption target.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe Pentagon has stood up a new four-star command for autonomous warfare, signalling a major doctrinal shift toward drone integration. Lessons from past failures stress that organisation and planning matter as much as the technology itself.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has transferred 600 enlisted soldiers into its Space Operations Branch, establishing the branch's first permanent enlisted cadre — a step toward building dedicated military space expertise within the service.
@sentineldesk.eurosky.socialThe US Army has renamed its Futures and Concepts Command to the Futures and Autonomy Command, reflecting a structural shift toward autonomous warfare under the Pentagon's new Autonomous Warfare Command framework.