Gen. Randy George Archives

Army creating deep sensing cross-functional team

Army Futures Command will establish the new group, according to Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

Mar 7, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Tactical radios are driving force behind the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) suite of communications and networking hardware and software that provides voice and data communication capabilities to tactical units, and were employed by the 25th Infantry Division throughout the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 24-01 exercise, held at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, in November 2023. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army/Sam Brooks)

Army wants more tech feedback from deployed units for new ‘transforming in contact’ concept

Under a new effort called "transforming in contact," the Army will be allowing deployed units to tweak equipment and experiment with new gear.

Feb 6, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Members of the Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force conduct operations (Photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Velez)

How Army leaders envision non-kinetic capabilities enabling traditional forces

The secretary of the Army learned new lessons during experimentation in the Pacific for how non-kinetic effects can enable traditional fires.

Sep 19, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

Prospective service chiefs pledge to address cyber mission force readiness concerns of Congress

During their confirmation hearings this summer, three service chief nominees were asked how they plan to address shortfalls in their components' contributions to U.S. Cyber Command through…

Sep 15, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army Futures Command’s Software Factory operations taking place on March 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. Luke J. Allen)

Nominee for Army chief of staff sees ‘fierce’ war for AI talent

The service is keen on leveraging artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities for a variety of mission sets.

Jul 12, 2023 By Jon Harper