The Lockheed Martin built Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a target in a missile defense test led by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with critical support provided by the U.S. Army. The THAAD system, located at … More
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Military Vehicle Spotlight: 1917 Model T Ambulance
Owned and reconstructed by David O’Neal Photo by David O’Neal M1917 Ford Model T Ambulance Gross Weight: 1,543 lbs. Engine: Ford L-head 4-cylinder Displacement: 177 cu. in. Fuel: Gasoline Horsepower: 20 @ 1,600 rpm Maximum Speed: 42 mph Historical note: … More
New Jersey man guilty of stolen valor
A New Jersey man has admitted that he lied about being a prisoner of war to get gifts, including a nearly $32,000 deck for his home. On March 20, Robert Guidi, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty to theft by deception … More
Army developing new 120mm AMP tank round
By John D. Fuller, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence WASHINGTON Army News Service – The Army is developing a new Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round that combines six different capabilities into a single round, service officials said. The Advanced … More
End of long range recon units
As of February, the Army has deactivated its three long-range surveillance companies in the active-duty force. In addition, the remaining four National Guard Long Range Companies will be deactivated in 2018, according the US Army. The nearly 100 soldiers in each … More
SIG Sauer awarded U.S. Army Contract
The U.S. Army has selected the SIG Sauer Model P320 to replace the M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980’s. Released in 2014, the P320 is a polymer striker-fired pistol that has proven itself in both the United … More
Army approves new weapon sights
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a seven-year contract worth up to $384 million to provide specialized weapon sights that improve soldiers’ ability to engage targets at extended ranges. BAE Systems’ solution for the U.S. Army’s Family of Weapon … More
Medal of Honor recipients to be featured in National Army Museum gallery
ARLINGTON, Va. _ The Army Historical Foundation announced three U.S. Army Soldiers selected to be featured in the prominent Soldiers’ Stories Gallery of the future National Museum of the United States Army – SGT William Carney, 1LT Audie Murphy, and … More
U.S. Army awards $409 Million FMTV contract to Oshkosh Defense
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, a $409 million contract to produce 1,661 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) trucks and 31 trailers, under Order Year 7 of the current FMTV … More
U.S. Army places $42 million order on JLTV program
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced that the U.S. Army has placed a $42 million order that exercises available options for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program including vehicles, installed kits and packaged … More