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Success in autonomous vehicles would be having a dozen spoof-proof Next-Generation Combat Vehicles operated by one human, according to Brig. Gen. Ross Coffman, who leads the cross-functional team searching for vehicles that can provide more range, function and lethal punch on the battlefield.
The Army’s increased end strength this year will go toward filling units to capacity and ensuring there is enough manpower to make up for soldiers who are temporarily unavailable, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley said.
New industry designs to enhance soldier protection are one of the key exhibit hall themes during this week’s Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Jan. 25, 2017
While the Abrams Main Battle Tank and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle remain powerful and capable armored ground combat platforms, a new Congressional Research Service report says other nations are closing the capabilities gap.
One of the Army’s chief strategists warns of “urgent” need to upgrade Army ground combat platforms due to increased lethality of the modern battlefield.