Three four-star US Army generals this week weighed in with their opinions about finding the right balance between conventional and high-tech munitions – but the answers aren’t easy.
By Ashley RoqueThe US has said previously that the UH-60 deal will “improve the Hellenic Army’s ability to deploy combat power to secure Greece’s borders, deter actions against its interests, and, when required, respond with credible force.”
By Tim MartinThe CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
By Breaking DefenseThe US Army chief, Gen. Randy George, offered an intriguing possible win for AUKUS Pillar 2: “a common controller” for unmanned systems, allowing the three allies to exchange systems.
By Colin ClarkThe ITN phase is expected to deliver, for the first time, a full breakdown of requirements and costs for industry for the estimated $1.3 billion program.
By Tim MartinThe restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.
By Tim MartinThe 11-month lease of US Army Iron Domes to Israel could be extended “depending on factors on the ground,” Army acquisition head Doug Bush said today.
By Ashley Roque“The Department of Defense is currently engaged in planning to support the provision of U.S. Iron Dome batteries to Israel,” an official said.
By Aaron MehtaUkraine has said it will use the US-made tanks sparingly, and analysts told Breaking Defense they’re unlikely to make an immediate strategic impact — unless there’s a breakthrough.
By Tim MartinThe Army plans to “to design a more survivable, lighter tank that will be more effective on the battlefield at initial fielding, and more easy to upgrade in the future,” the service announced tonight.
By Ashley RoqueAirbus have brought the new helicopters to market in a bid to “capture advantages of the US export system” and the Foreign Military Sales process, said Scott Tumpak, vice president of military helicopters at Airbus US.
By Tim MartinSome 200 Ukrainians, a mix of veteran tankers and other “well-trained” soldiers, are in their third week of training on the American main battle tank.
By Ashley Roque“It’s getting after interoperability. Obviously, we don’t fight alone and it’s going to take a team of teams to fight,” said Maj. Gen. Wally Rugen.
By Ashley Roque“We’re very confident that [in] FY24 we’re able to maintain the investments that we need in order to deliver the modernization strategy that we’ve set forth,” Undersecretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo.
By Ashley Roque