Land warfare and land combat weapons systems policies

Panetta spares Army modernization priorities

By Michael Hoffman on Friday, January 27th, 2012

Panetta spares Army modernization priorities

Army’s JLTV, GCV and Network all get a pass in the latest defense budget.

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

By John Reed on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

CSBA: Our weapons mix is ‘out of whack’

The Pentagon must continue to tweak its weapons mix if it wants to meet the military challenges of this century, a study concludes.

Report: Army cancels Humvee Recap, places bets on JLTV

By Michael Hoffman on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Report: Army cancels Humvee Recap, places bets on JLTV

Could the Army abandon its aspirations to upgrade its Humvee fleet in favor of its all-new joint vehicle?

The Army after tomorrow, cont’d

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The Army after tomorrow, cont’d

Military​.com reports that Army officials are considering eliminating 10 BCTs as part of their build-down.

Army, Air Force continue duel over light cargo aircraft

By Philip Ewing on Friday, January 13th, 2012

Army, Air Force continue duel over light cargo aircraft

CSA and CSAF are said to be in talks over another agreement on light cargo aircraft, according to a report — and the saga wears on.

The Army after tomorrow

By Philip Ewing on Friday, January 13th, 2012

The Army after tomorrow

The Army will begin rotating into Europe and it may begin tasking units with ‘regional alignment,’ as it tries to keep evolving after the wars.

SNA: Marines say they’ve got no choice but to modernize

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

SNA: Marines say they’ve got no choice but to modernize

The Corps can’t just skip programs today as part of budget sacrifices, officials say, because there’s a ‘bow wave’ down the road.

SNA: Lockheed’s K-MAX ambitions

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

SNA: Lockheed’s K-MAX ambitions

The defense giant says the Army might be interested in its robot cargo helicopter, but everything is still early days.

Upgrades continue amid questions about armor’s future

By Philip Ewing on Monday, January 9th, 2012

Upgrades continue amid questions about armor’s future

Wherever the Army’s tanks wind up organizationally, the service is going ahead with planned upgrades now.

JTRS’ season on the brink

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

JTRS’ season on the brink

After completing an important evaluation, everyone is waiting on the Army’s next big radio decision.

Marines prefer JLTV over recapped Humvee

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Marines prefer JLTV over recapped Humvee

The Marines say it makes more sense to buy all-new vehicles than to upgrade their existing ones.

Boeing hunts 2nd Chinook multi-year deal

By Philip Ewing on Friday, November 4th, 2011

Boeing hunts 2nd Chinook multi-year deal

The company has submitted a bid to deliver 155 more of the Army’s workhorse helicopters, promising “double-digit savings.”

Boeing delivers 1st Block III Apache

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Boeing delivers 1st Block III Apache

Army officials say they’re very pleased with the latest upgrades to their long-serving attack helicopter.

Army goes back to the future on GCV

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Army goes back to the future on GCV

After snubbing one competitor for its Ground Combat Vehicle, the Army now says it’ll consider everything.

Report: It wasn’t ‘hollow growth’ after all

By Philip Ewing on Friday, October 28th, 2011

Report: It wasn’t ‘hollow growth’ after all

A study says forget what you’ve heard: The services did a great job modernizing their forces in the decade following the Sept. 11 attacks.

Gen invokes infamous defeats in warning to HASC

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Gen invokes infamous defeats in warning to HASC

The Army’s vice chief said that if DoD budget reductions aren’t handled right, it could “cost soldiers’ lives,” as early in past wars.

New Army optimism on GCV

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, October 27th, 2011

New Army optimism on GCV

The Army is walking back from earlier cost estimates, but acknowledges ‘a lot of unknowns.’

After cancellation, Army pivots to new radio strategy

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

After cancellation, Army pivots to new radio strategy

JTRS-GMR? Forget about it — the Army says it can roll right along and buy another radio off the shelf that will deliver the same performance.

Sens to DoD: Use American steel

By Philip Ewing on Monday, October 17th, 2011

Sens to DoD: Use American steel

Steel-state senators say they want DoD to protect American steel and coal jobs when building new weapons and vehicles.

The birth of a defense contractor

By Philip Ewing on Friday, October 14th, 2011

The birth of a defense contractor

Focus-grouped new name? Check. Top former general? Check. Business strategy? Check. Inside the building of a new defense spin-off.