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Soldiers to Get Advanced Virtual Training Tools Next Year, Army Says
The U.S. Army is gearing to launch the first iterations of its new virtual reality simulators.
Army Begins Field Testing Remotely Operated Weapon Station on Strykers
The Army has begun field testing the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station-Javelin atop its Stryker vehicles in Europe.
B-2 Bombers Train With F-22s, Complete First Deployment to Hawaii
The training gave pilots a sense of how the stealth aircraft will pair in a high-threat environment.
New 'Navy Sustainment System' Aims to Improve Aircraft Readiness
The U.S. Navy has a new initiative to increase the reliability of its aging aircraft while improving its readiness level.
More F-35 Joint Strike Fighters May Soon Be Headed to Eglin Air Force Base
The U.S. Air Force is weighing the addition of another F-35 Joint Strike Fighter squadron at Eglin Air Force Base.
Marines to Ramp Up Tests on Hearing Protection Troops Might Actually Wear
The devices meant to protect Marines' hearing can sometimes dull their senses, leaving some to ditch the gear altogether.
These Hooded Nets Can Conceal Marines from Drones Overhead
Troops have been testing a new camouflage net they can throw over their heads to conceal themselves from enemy drones.
Marines Show Off Augmented Reality Goggles at Modern Day Marine
The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab just finished a rapid capability assessment of a pair of Microsoft goggles.
Thousands of Marines Participating in Robotic Target Study
Humanoid robot targets can move at speeds of up to 11 mph, charge the shooter, and run maneuvers with other robots.
Special Ops Troops May Get Their Own Tactical Electric Scooter
The DS EZ Raider can travel at up to 43 miles per hour on any kind of terrain and is light enough to take on a tandem jump.
Troops' New Marksmanship Simulator Will Feature a Mock JLTV
Soldiers and Marines will soon have the chance to train to take and return simulated fire from a model JLTV.
More Than a Decade Later, the Air Force Finally Picks a Huey Replacement
The U.S. Air Force has picked Boeing to build the replacement for its UH-1N Huey at a cost of approximately $2.38 billion.
Air Force Greenlights T-6 Trainer as Safe to Fly After Recent Crash
The Air Force has cleared its trainer aircraft to resume ops after a "brief pause" following a recent crash of a T-6.
Precision Ship-Landing System Could Be Game-Changer at Bare Airfields
JPALS could help take the guesswork out of landings at austere airfields with little infrastructure and in bad conditions.
Army, Air Force Fielding Drone-Hunting System That Can Fit on a Pickup Truck
SRC's Silent Archer counter-UAS technology began to deploy to undisclosed locations overseas with the Army earlier this year.
Military's Top Spy: AI May Enhance Tradecraft, Prevent Geopolitical Surprises
Using algorithms to sort through massive amounts of info can take the burden off defense analysts, Lt. Gen. Ashley said.
Army Eyeing Strategic Cannon Tech with 1,000-Mile Range
Development of long-range precision fires technology is the Army's number one modernization priority.
Army Researchers to Track Heat Injuries in Ranger, Airborne Training
Researchers recently began collecting data from 2,000 soldiers in Ranger, Airborne and Basic Combat Training at Fort Benning.
General to Army Aviators: 'Quit Apologizing' and Ask for What You Need
Retired Gen. James Thurman recently told Army aviation officials they've got to "quit apologizing" to the Pentagon.
Navy's F-35C Suffers 1st Major Mishap, Costing Millions in Damages
Two Navy fighters were damaged during a refueling exercise off the coast of Virginia late last month, including an F-35C.
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