Future soldier technology (modified thread)

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Ground robots hauling drones into battle is a trend at Paris arms fair

Teledyne Flir and Rheinmetall have proposed combos of robots on land and in the air.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Before 'IVAS Next' competition, Army launches larger review of night vision capabilities - Breaking Defense

The 75th Ranger Regiment is tasked with providing feedback up the chain on all night vision devices to help leaders details for a new IVAS competition and which units should receive the mixed-reality device.

breakingdefense.com

Army updating Unified Network Plan after it has ‘far exceeded’ current goals: Service network chief - Breaking Defense

Currently, the Army has nine various organizational networks and is on its way to creating one cohesive network.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Pentagon readies for 6G, the next of wave of wireless network tech

That work is increasingly important for the U.S., which is racing against China to shape the next iteration of wireless telecommunications.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Artificial Intelligence in Military Reconnaissance: MEGA-Army, a Revolution for Ground Forces

MEGA-Army: Enhancing Military Equipment Identification For Smarter Battlefield Decisions

armyrecognition.com

From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic future

Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon.

www.defensenews.com

GM Defense pitches silent-drive vehicle as heir to the Humvee

GM Defense has developed a technology demonstrator to show the Army what is possible for a new tactical vehicle with a diesel engine and electric power.

www.defensenews.com

 

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missing those CUCVs

 

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US Firm Unveils New Tech for Detecting Sniper, Bomb Threats

Base Molecular Resonance Technologies has introduced an innovative solution for detecting and neutralizing sniper and bomb threats.

thedefensepost.com

 

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This Military Fitness Workout Can Help Improve Your Special Operations Training

Here is a workout we use on an upper-body day that helps prepare for higher-rep calisthenics (grinder PT) and running.

www.military.com

 

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Army awards two contracts to build cargo robot prototypes

American Rheinmetall Vehicles and HDT Expeditionary Systems will build prototypes ahead of a production decision in 2027.

www.defensenews.com

 

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How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’

The Air Force is changing up how it evaluates special operations.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Military influencers could help fight disinformation, experts argue

Military influencers could build support for U.S. troops and protect against enemy disinformation attempts to undermine the DOD, a RAND report says.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Obesity among troops costs Pentagon more than $1 billion per year, new study finds

www.stripes.com

 

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Army open to replacing Microsoft as prime under 'IVAS Next,' industry sources say - Breaking Defense

“Microsoft fully intends and is prepared to compete for IVAS Next. We remain committed to delivering the industry’s best capabilities for our warfighters,” a company spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

breakingdefense.com

Before 'IVAS Next' competition, Army launches larger review of night vision capabilities - Breaking Defense

The 75th Ranger Regiment is tasked with providing feedback up the chain on all night vision devices to help leaders details for a new IVAS competition and which units should receive the mixed-reality device.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Obesity among troops costs Pentagon more than $1 billion per year, new study finds

www.stripes.com

 

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Navy’s recruitment strategy should inspire other branches to act

Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales argues all military branches should open recruitment to those without high school diplomas or GEDs in this op-ed.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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How the Air Force plans to overhaul its recruiting efforts

The Air Force plans to merge and grow its recruiting enterprise as it aims to bring in even more airmen in Fiscal Year 2025.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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An ex-member of one of the world's most dangerous mercenary groups has gone public

The Wagner Group, known as "Putin's shadow army," has come to the world's attention because of the Ukraine war. Marat Gabidullin, who left Wagner after fighting in Syria, has written a book about it.

www.npr.org

After Prigozhin, the Wagner Group’s Enduring Impact - War on the Rocks

In 2023, a dramatic series of events led Western observers to declare the imminent demise of the Wagner Group, Russia’s infamous paramilitary force.

warontherocks.com

 

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Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC

Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Irregular warfare is everywhere in this new Army video

The Army's special warfare school quietly dropped this new video, which says the battle for influence and power isn't limited to combat.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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One Of These Futuristic Grenade Launchers Could Succeed Where The Army's 'Punisher' Failed

Two front-runners have emerged in the Army's quest for a new Precision Grenadier System able to engage personnel, light vehicles, and even drones.

www.twz.com

 

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Mastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams - War on the Rocks

Many of America’s top military commanders predict that mastering teaming between humans and increasingly capable AI algorithms and autonomous machines

warontherocks.com

 

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One Of These Futuristic Grenade Launchers Could Succeed Where The Army's 'Punisher' Failed

Two front-runners have emerged in the Army's quest for a new Precision Grenadier System able to engage personnel, light vehicles, and even drones.

www.twz.com

 

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Pentagon contracts for $96M in Oura smart rings, services

As the Department of Defense experiments with biometric devices to better track the health and wellness of personnel, it issued a $96 million award Tuesday to Finnish health technology company Oura to put its smart rings and services in the hands of service members.

defensescoop.com

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1582075064643526656

View: https://x.com/GreyDynamics/status/1582075064643526656

 

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https://www.tiktok.com/video/7437401851714112784

View: https://www.tiktok.com/@saothannong.net/video/7437401851714112784?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

 

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The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS

The Army is developing robotic tech warrant officer jobs for the modern battlefield with current soldiers and then opening it up to recruits.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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SOCOM adds new ‘collaborative autonomy’ capabilities to tech wish list

U.S. Special Operations Command updated its technical areas of interest in a broad agency announcement to include additional autonomous capabilities that could aid commandos with their missions.

defensescoop.com

 

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We Need to Normalize Talking About How the Brain Responds to Severe Stress in the Military Community

The fact that our brain's "survival mode" encodes memories so strongly, clearly and vividly also creates vulnerability to persistent memory-related problems after stressful experiences, such as nightmares and flashbacks.

www.military.com

 

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The Rise of Soldier-Influencers: Army Eyes Policy for Troops with Millions of Online Followers

The Army is now eyeing influencers to help shape its digital presence, but it aims to do so with a notably hands-off approach.

www.military.com

 

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Opinion | The Military Needs Recruits With ADHD

The condition can be a disability in some roles, but it can be a super ability in others.

www.wsj.com

paywall or at least sign up

DoD program makes it easier to enlist with ADHD, asthma, other medical conditions

Since its July 2022 inception, the number of medical conditions covered by the program has grown from 38 to 51.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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Army and Navy Prep Courses May Be a Recruiting Crisis Silver Bullet. But Other Services Aren't Interested.

The Army and Navy had early recruiting successes with new pre-basic training programs aimed at helping subpar applicants qualify for enlistment, but so far other service branches are reluctant to follow their lead.

www.military.com

 

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Putting this here for now though the video covers developments/predictions in all domains:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyoXsYUDgWw

 

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Most girls do not think they could succeed in the military: DOD data

In addition to fears among the youth surveyed, only one in five boys and one in 10 girls could name all six military services.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Several Pentagon commands failed to keep good track of classified mobile devices, audit finds

IG criticizes SOCOM, EUCOM, DISA.

www.defenseone.com

 

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https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2024/12/04/congress_must_support_military_spouse_employment_1076297.html?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

 

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How the Army's cavalry scouts earn their spurs

It’s not the hat that makes the cavalry scout, but the spurs. Here's how the Army's cav scouts earn their gold and silver spurs.

taskandpurpose.com

 

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Fighting underground: The US military must learn from Israel's experience - Breaking Defense

In this op-ed, US Army retired Gen. David Perkins and Ari Cicurel of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America say Israel has adapted to fighting in tunnel systems — and the US must follow suit.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Army to expand holistic health and fitness program to all soldiers

The Army's new all-around fitness program will no longer be confined to combat arms brigades.

www.militarytimes.com

 

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Army halted weapon development and pushed tech to soldiers faster: 2024 in review - Breaking Defense

The Army spent 2024 pushing its new “transformation in contact” initiative while also pivoting away from several key weapon development initiatives.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Army open to replacing Microsoft as prime under 'IVAS Next,' industry sources say - Breaking Defense

“Microsoft fully intends and is prepared to compete for IVAS Next. We remain committed to delivering the industry’s best capabilities for our warfighters,” a company spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

breakingdefense.com

Army kickstarts possible recompete of Microsoft's $22 billion IVAS production deal - Breaking Defense

The service issued a request for information today for IVAS Next, giving industry until late February to respond.

breakingdefense.com

 

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AIS@P: Army aims to get AI ASAP for intel, jammers and sensors - Breaking Defense

The multi-vendor contract for “Artificial Intelligence & Software at Pace” will divide $1 billion over 10 years into bite-sized, quick-turn task orders of $25 million or less.

breakingdefense.com