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Jette: We Need to Re-Examine Our Industrial Base

Advanced manufacturing could benefit the defense industry.

Soldiers travel in an M113 armored personnel carrier during a combat support training exercise. The Army keeps purchases and stores for long periods components of major systems, such as transmissions for M113s, but advances in manufacturing could help the service, and the industrial base, find new ways of sustaining heavy equipment. Credit: Master Sgt. Michel Sauret

Army Invests Heavily in Multidomain Operations

Army and Air Force large agree on the MDO concept.

Army paratroopers sling-load a ground mobility vehicle to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a September 2019 Saber Junction exercise in Germany. Army officials intend to invest heavily in multidomain operations in the coming years. Credit: Army Sgt. Henry Villarama

Army Approves Advanced Manufacturing Policy

The policy requires using advanced manufacturing for new and fielded systems.

A new policy approved by the secretary of the Army requires the use of advanced manufacturing techniques, which included 3D printing, for new and existing systems. Credit: Pixabay/mebner1

Comprehensive Check Prevents Failure Fallout

Complex systems of systems require multistep security review.

Sgt.1st Class Joshua Shirey, USA, maintenance instructor for the Army’s new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, teaches a class about suspension to 33 soldiers enrolled in the first-ever iteration of the course at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The 96-hour Field-Level Maintenance New Equipment Training course involves classroom and hands-on training for soldiers and contractors. Credit: Staff Sgt. Brigitte Morgan, USAR

Army Cyber Policy Focuses on Warfighters

Cybersecurity is not just about enterprise networks.

A soldier reacts to a mock opposition forces attack during training at Fort Irwin, California, in June. Cybersecurity projects within the Office of the Chief Information Officer/G-6 will improve cybersecurity for tactical systems. Credit: Air National Guard Master Sgt. Joshua Allmaras

Futures Command Hunts for More Wins

Improved communication with industry reaps early rewards.

The Army Futures Command executed a radio rodeo with industry throughout June to determine the network requirements needed to enable autonomous vehicle support in contested, multidomain environments. The newly created command has overhauled the way it communicates its needs to industry, allowing companies to more quickly design and deliver systems to meet those needs. U.S. Army illustration courtesy of CCDC GVSC

Shape-Shifting Robots Built from Smaller Robots

'Smarticles' could be key to new locomotion technique.

Close-up of a "smarticle"—smart active particle—showing the two 3D-printed arms, light sensor and motor. Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech

Oracle is Supporting the Army Corps of Engineers' Financial Management System

Oracle America Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $7,5

Identification Verification Capabilities Shrink

Army takes a cue from retail’s success with small form factor.

The wearable authentication tokens will enable soldiers at every echelon to prove their identity when operating systems, devices and applications on the Army tactical network. Credit: Spc. Dustin D. Biven, USA, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Hamilton Sundstrand is Upgrading and Repairing Army Flight Control System

Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Phoenix, Arizona, was awarded