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Army moves to a higher-tech future
The Army's BCT Modernization plan was released Feb. 19. It calls for fielding "Spin-Out" technologies such as sensors and robotics from the former Future Combat Systems program to all BCTs. It cancels the FCS Manned Ground Vehicle variants and calls for developing a new "Ground Combat Vehicle" that the Army can begin fielding within seven years.
Tags: Army , FY 2011 budget , FCS , BCT modernization , Manned Ground Vehicle , Ground Combat Vehicle , Tom Spoehr
Network integration gets intelligence to troops
Tom Temin spoke with Army Major Mark Cervantes, assistant product manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, about how network integration is getting intelligence into the hands of combat troops on the battlefield.
Tags: Future Combat Systems , Robert Gates , Network Integration Kit , NIK , Mark Cervantes , Army , AUSA , Federal Drive , modernization , DoD Report , Vyomika Jairam
GAO: Army must modernize with acquisition reforms
The U.S. Army is taking a new approach when it comes to getting troops ready to fight in the 21st century. A recent GAO report says that the Army needs to seize the opportunity of integrating acquisition reforms, as well as keeping technology current.
Tags: management , GAO , U.S. Army , Future Combat Systems , Mike Sullivan , acquisition , procurement , Dorothy Ramienski , daily debrief
