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politics8 days ago•18 min saved

Dan Driscoll’s First Interview: Hegseth’s Focus on Fitness Over Tech Doomed Army Modernization

Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has broken his silence in a Rolling Stone interview, detailing his August 2026 resignation after clashing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military priorities. Driscoll, the youngest person to hold the post, argued that Hegseth prioritized physical standards and grooming over critical technological upgrades needed for modern warfare. The departure followed a broader purge of modernization-focused leaders and a failed attempt to implement market-based procurement systems.

via The Independent|

#army-modernization #dan-driscoll #pentagon

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Army taps Hanwha K9 for mobile howitzer prototype program

The Army awarded Hanwha Defense USA a contract to deliver six prototype Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) systems—with an option for 12 more—worth up to $233 million, for testing in a self-propelled howitzer modernization program to replace the M777 and M109A7. The prototypes will undergo operational experiments to gauge performance, reliability, and supportability, with results guiding future fielding. Competing bids came from Elbit America (with Anduril and Oshkosh Defense) using the SIGMA platform, Leonardo DRS with the Caesar, KNDS with the Caesar, Rheinmetall with the Remote Controlled Howitzer (RCH) 155 mm, and BAE Systems with the Archer. Hanwha is establishing a production/test facility in Opelika, AL, as the Army pursues a roadshow-style evaluation after years of failed self-propelled howitzer efforts (XM2001 Crusader, NLOS Cannon, ERCA).

via Breaking Defense|

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military1 year ago•4 min saved

Driscoll Criticizes Army Procurement Delays

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced aggressive reforms to modernize the U.S. Army's procurement and technology systems, emphasizing rapid innovation, reducing reliance on outdated equipment, and adopting Silicon Valley-style approaches to enhance military readiness and efficiency, including streamlining contracts and enabling in-field manufacturing through 3D printing.

via Defense News|

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military1 year ago•6 min saved

Army replaces Humvee with a faster, more affordable vehicle

The U.S. Army is replacing the 40-year-old Humvee with a lighter, faster, and cheaper vehicle called the Infantry Squad Vehicle, based on a commercial Chevrolet Colorado, to enhance mobility and agility for future combat scenarios, especially against threats like drones and IEDs. The new vehicle sacrifices armor for speed and ease of repair, reflecting a strategic shift towards rapid deployment and technological integration in modern warfare.

via USA Today|

#army-modernization #battlefield-vehicles #humvee