2024 in Review: Army

2024 in Review: Army

New tech will make tomorrow’s wars more dangerous to troops, Army says

New sensors and long-range weapons may force the service to rethink doctrine.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


The goal of 100K artillery shells per month is back in sight, Army says

The new supplemental renews the push to boost production sixfold since Russia’s Ukraine invasion.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


At Army’s special-ops school, the biggest changes in a generation

Ukraine, robotics, and more are driving a six-year plan to improve training in irregular warfare, technology, and psyops.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


Old-school soldiers prove they can still beat tech-heavy troops

Deep in the Louisiana woods, the U.S. Army’s “Ghost” unit showed that doing the basics well can still turn the tide.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


US Army rushes to boost defenses as Russia ups strike-drone autonomy

From the Red Sea to the Pacific, the drone and counter-drone game is accelerating.”
Patrick Tucker, Science & Technology Editor, Defense One


Army puts new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test

The reconnaissance unit is the poster child for Army plans to field more drones, electronic warfare, and communications equipment across the force.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


Defense One Radio, Ep. 161: A trip to Louisiana with the Army’s new recon unit

The Army just put a new unit loaded with cutting-edge tech to the test at Fort Johnson. Sam Skove shares what he witnessed during a recent week-long war…”
Defense One Staff , , Staff Writer


How a US armor brigade is applying lessons from Ukraine

The 1st Armored BCT rigged an old satellite dish to emit like a command post—and ensnared the opposing force.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


Army mulls introducing robot platoon into armored brigades

The platoons would be able to use a variety of drones, and swap out components as needed for missions.”
Sam Skove, Staff Writer


Army, Marine Corps want more ground vehicle simulators

It’s a lot cheaper to blow up or damage a simulation than the real thing.”
Lauren C. Williams, Senior Editor




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