Sunday, May 12, 2024
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Raytheon's new focus on commercial technology, the Marine Corps' next-generation amphibious vehicle and more highlight this Tuesday INSIDER Daily Digest.
David Wajsgras, who oversees Raytheon's intelligence, information and services business unit, spoke with Inside Defense recently:
Raytheon zeroes in on commercial technology
A top Raytheon executive says the company is increasingly focused on making use of cutting-edge commercial technology.
The Marine Corps recently received prototypes of its next-generation amphibious vehicle:
BAE completes ACV final delivery, SAIC sticks to amended schedule
BAE Systems recently completed the final delivery of its next-generation amphibious vehicle prototypes to the Marine Corps, while Science Applications International Corp. continues to make progress on its amended schedule.
Inside the Army recently spoke with the emerging technologies lead in the service's Rapid Capabilities Office:
Army RCO examining emerging technologies
The Army's Rapid Capabilities Office is keeping "a finger on the pulse" of new technologies that may be useful for meeting its operational goals, according to Rob Monto, the office's emerging technologies lead.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has not yet scheduled a hearing on the nomination of Mark Esper to serve as Army secretary:
Following confirmation, McCarthy assumes role of acting secretary
Ryan McCarthy, President Trump's choice to serve as under secretary of the Army, is filling the service's top civilian post on an interim basis.
Northern Strike 2017, an exercise led by the Michigan National Guard, runs the first two weeks of August:
Army integrates ground vehicle MUM-T into live-fire exercise
The Army is using ground vehicle manned-unmanned teaming during an annual live-fire exercise this month.
The Marines want the defense industry to look at new protection systems for the service's vehicles:
Marine Corps looks to industry to evaluate active protection systems
The Marine Corps is looking to industry to evaluate active protection systems that are not tied to any particular vehicle, according to a request for information.