Maj. Gen. David Bassett, program executive officer for ground combat systems, told reporters Oct. 9 the Army has elected to purchase one brigade set of the Trophy active protection system.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Courtney McBride was the managing editor of Inside the Army until May 2018. She previously worked for Hotline and National Journal. A native of the Philadelphia area, she studied the modern Middle East at the University of Pennsylvania.
Maj. Gen. David Bassett, program executive officer for ground combat systems, told reporters Oct. 9 the Army has elected to purchase one brigade set of the Trophy active protection system.
Army senior leaders have “approved the establishment of a task force to develop a new command to consolidate . . . Army modernization under one roof,” the service’s top civilian official said today.
The Army's "phased approach" to closing capabilities gaps in air and missile defense is "ongoing," with senior leaders still determining the path forward.
The Army is preparing to stand up a new command charged with overseeing modernization -- a dramatic step for a service that has struggled with such efforts in recent years, according to multiple sources.
To date, the Army's Rapid Capabilities Office has focused its efforts on Europe, but senior leaders are weighing whether to add Korea to its portfolio.
The Army is asking Congress for permission to shift a share of its fiscal year 2017 funding to address training needs and enhance space and missile defense capabilities.
The Army is seeking congressional approval for resource reallocations to support its nascent security force assistance brigades, according to a document obtained by Inside Defense.
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Army officials faced skepticism from Republicans and Democrats during a House hearing on the service's plan to revamp its tactical network by halting the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical, Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radio and Command Post of the Future.
Following a comprehensive review of the service's network infrastructure, the Army is set to restructure its tactical network and radio programs to reduce complexity and increase resiliency.
The Army is seeking industry input for an active protection system for its Abrams main battle tank -- a solicitation geared toward the Trophy APS currently being tested on the Abrams.
In his first 50 days on the job, the Army's top civilian official has worked to gather information that will guide his advocacy for the service within the Defense Department.
The Senate aims to require the Army to justify its pursuit of upgrades to the M113 armored troop carrier, amid longstanding concerns about the vehicle's survivability.
Science and technology is critical to the Army's efforts to modernize for the future, and leadership has to demonstrate the requisite patience and flexibility to foster success, according to the service's acting secretary.
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As the Defense Department braces for another continuing resolution, the Army's deputy chief of staff for programs says the stopgap funding measure's harm should not be downplayed.
The Army is increasingly focused on employing its networks and cyber capabilities as warfighting tools, according to two service officials.
Army senior leaders have identified a deficiency in the service's ability to transport its tanks and potentially other large platforms, and authorized a search for solutions.
A continuing resolution could jeopardize the Army's efforts to boost its munitions stockpiles and close a critical capability gap in short-range air defense.
The Army is poised for "a lot of changes" in its approach to modernization, according to the service's deputy chief of staff (G-8).