The Navy may not be able to send Orca, its extra large underwater robot, out in the open seas just yet.
Can the Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle be saved?
On DutyThe ISV is now unable to fulfill its mission, according to the Pentagon. Yet, the Army is not ready to abandon the vehicle just yet.
To prepare for war in the Arctic, the US wants to control ice
TechDARPA, the Pentagon’s research agency, wants to develop ice-controlling materials to equip U.S. forces for an Arctic war.
Poland now has an ‘Abrams academy’ for American M1 tanks
Military AffairsThe tank academy is part of a deal between Washington and Warsaw for the purchase of 250 modern M1 Abrams tanks.
Ukraine is getting ScanEagle drones to help it take out Russian artillery
UkraineScanEagle drones prove that might isn’t always right and could allow Ukraine to better take out Russian artillery and command posts.
The US Army wants robots that can ask questions
TechThe US Army is developing algorithms to allow robots to ask questions to better handle “unexplored environments”.
Does the EU have what it takes to develop its own hypersonic missile interceptors?
On DutyThe EU’s defense industry cooperation is still limited, but now the bloc wants to develop its own hypersonic missile defenses.
The Air Force could have big plans for thousands of MRAP vehicles
Military AffairsAfter Iraq and Afghanistan, the Pentagon was stuck with 20,000 MRAP vehicles built for counterinsurgency. Now they might see a return.
Can the F-15EX become a missile truck for the Air Force?
AirpowerThe Air Force wants to equip the F-15EX with advanced missiles and integrate it with its stealth fighters to create a more lethal team.
The Army wants to use oil-eating enzymes to power its electric vehicles
Tech“The creation and adoption of this technology has the potential to significantly contribute to the commercial adoption and success of electric vehicles,” the Army said.