US Army

Conti Federal to Build $55M Special Tactics Facility in Oregon

The US Army has awarded Conti Federal Services a $55.4-million contract to build a new Special Tactics Complex in Portland, Oregon.

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Overland AI Wins $20M US Army Autonomous Breaching Contract

Overland AI received a $20-million US Army contract to develop autonomous systems for clearing battlefield obstacles and minefields.

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Northrop Grumman Bags $4.8B US Army Contract for IR Countermeasure Production 

The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a $4.8-billion contract for the full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure system.

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DARPA Backs ‘Smart’ Red Blood Cells to Supercharge Soldier Endurance

Researchers at the University of California San Diego, are advancing “smart” red blood cells that could reduce the effects of intense physical activity, improve endurance, and support overall health.

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‘MagNav’ Sharpens Aircraft Navigation by 89% During Four-Hour GPS-Free Flight

The US Army is one step closer to reducing its reliance on GPS after the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit successfully tested magnetic navigation in a real-world flight environment.

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General Dynamics Pushes Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit Beyond 31 Miles

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has displayed a capability that could enable the US Army to extend the range and precision of its 155mm artillery.

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US Military Limits Ad Tracking of Troops in the Middle East 

The US military has disabled ad tracking on government devices amid concerns that location data could expose troops in the Middle East.

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US Army to Equip Infantry Squad Vehicles With Scorpion Light 81mm Mortars 

The US Army has contracted Global Military Products to integrate the Scorpion Light 81mm mortar onto Infantry Squad Vehicle–Utility platforms.

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US Army Taps Duke to Lead $24M Drone Defense Research Hub

North Carolina’s Duke University will lead a new $24-million US Army research hub focused on developing technologies to detect, disrupt, and seize control of unmanned aerial systems.

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US Army Gains Direct Procurement Route for Israeli Drone Comms Tech

The US Army has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with Elsight, establishing a standardized framework for procuring its Halo connectivity technology for unmanned systems.

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