US Army November 3, 2015 Army buys more M9 pistols The U.S. Army is trying to replace the M9 9mm pistol, but it’s still buying new M9s from manufacturer Beretta.
US Army November 3, 2015 Drone deliveries, vertical-flight planes highlight the future of US warfare It's always risky to send pilots on reconnaissance missions or into combat zones, so to protect its troops, the U.S. military is turning to technological solutions.
MILITARY October 22, 2015 Nanofoam could lead to new body armor, U C San Diego researchers say The Army’s research and development arm has funded a three-year research program at University of California, San Diego investigating nanofoam for protection -- the first foam armor endeavor ever, the college said.
Security October 22, 2015 How civilians can get military-grade secure smartphones The new James Bond thriller “Skyfall” has just launched and so has a military-grade smartphone that you don’t need a Q to get your hands on -- use it and your conversations, texts and data will be secure even in extreme conditions.
MILITARY October 22, 2015 Army researchers seek 'new shield' for Captain America The U.S. Army is tapping the expertise of the nation's top academic researchers to help develop better armor for our troops.
MILITARY October 22, 2015 Cyberwar, high-tech weapons take center stage in defense budget The sweeping defense budget approved by Congress calls for new regulations on cyberweapons -- an effort to prevent the pervasive digital bombs from further spreading throughout the world -- at the same time that it dramatically boosts spending on them.
US Army October 21, 2015 The Army is testing a smart grenade launcher that can take out hidden targets To help keep American soldiers safe (and outfitted with the most futuristic gear, of course), the United States Army just announced plans to begin testing of a new smart grenade launcher capable of zeroing in on covered/hidden targets.
US Army October 21, 2015 Radar ‘blimps’ to monitor Washington-area skies The first of two radar-detecting blimps is slated to rise up over Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland on Friday as part of a three-year exercise testing the integration of an Army air surveillance system with the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
US Army October 21, 2015 US troops beat the heat with new personal AC units Military aircrews may no longer have to choose between staying safe and staying cool.