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‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords’: Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech

Adam Telle enlisted the Old Testament to preach a message of simplicity of purpose on Monday in his first public speech to troops since assuming the role.
US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-made mobile tactical cannon less than a year after first issuing a solicitation.
‘Noticeable shift in warfare’: US Army under secretary on the lessons of modern combat

U.S. Army innovation and acquisition is entering unprecedented territory. Army Under Secretary Mike Obadal (left) is at the center of these efforts.
Pentagon, Raytheon sign $6.3B deal to replenish US missile interceptor supply

The contract “supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been successfully used in combat,” Raytheon said.

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Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech

The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.

Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility

The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools

The Army must establish company-level asset management chiefs before the next major conflict, an active-duty officer writes.
Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines

A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient who once survived an IED and now clears Ukraine’s landmines is the subject of a new documentary, “Safe Ground.”

As Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day approaches, words matter

The sacrifice represented by the Gold Star must never be diluted into something it was never intended to mean, this Gold Star father writes.

Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2

From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.