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🚀 Ever marveled at the cutting-edge breakthroughs in military technology? Well, the US Army has broken the glass ceiling once again with the introduction of the XM1304 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle! This is not just a leap but a quantum jump in our quest for technological superiority in modern warfare.💥 The XM1304 Stryker ICV is a testament to the relentless pursuit of innovation, engineered to provide our soldiers with the best possible protection and tactical advantage.🎯 This new milestone in military machinery is not just about firepower 🔥 and speed 🚀, but also about the safety of our soldiers, which has always been the US Army's top priority. This latest advancement redefines the parameters of what is achievable in terms of technology and safety in modern warfare. Here's a toast 🥂 to the brilliance of human innovation, to the tireless scientists, engineers, and military personnel who have made this possible! What do you think the introduction of such technology means for the future of warfare? #USArmy #MilitaryTechnologies #Innovation #XM1304Stryker Don't forget to share your thoughts below and stay tuned for more updates on military tech! 🌟

Tiltrotors are having more than a moment, with the US Army, US Navy and United States Air Force all committed to the technology. Catch the latest Defense & Aerospace Report podcast, powered by GE Aerospace, as Kurt Fuller and Rob Freeland of Bell discuss the latest on the V-22, V-280, and more. #TiltrotorTechnology

💥 Bradley of the 47th lighting up russian positions with its 25mm chain driven Bushmaster autocannon. Pokrovsk direction, #Ukraine ⚡ US made Bradley fighting vehicles have been a highly effective tool for Ukraine. With lots of maneuverability and firepower, they have been used on the battlefield as light tanks. For Kyiv, Bradleys are also more expendable than other Western armor like Abrams tanks. ☝️ There was tremendous hype around the arrival of the American-made M1 Abrams tank, but that's faded. However, the Bradley, despite suffering significantly more losses, has consistently been celebrated for its effectiveness, in some ways overshadowing the Abrams. The American-made Bradleys, in the hands of the Ukrainians, are "in effect being used as a light tank," says Mark Cancian, a defense expert and retired US Marine Corps colonel. 🎤 "The Bradley is perhaps a bit more maneuverable than a main battle tank," said a former officer, who had experience with the IFV during their service. "It's taller than one, which makes it a pretty good target, but it's more compact and can sort of maneuver through the terrain a little more agilely." A former #USA Army infantry officer told "the capabilities that it brings in terms of speed, its ability to keep up with the tanks, your ability to move infantry squads in a protected manner across the battlefield very quickly, and its fairly robust armor package — along with the capabilities of the weapons systems on there — make it a very effective infantry fighting vehicle." 💪 The Bradley can hold its own in a tank fight. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said previously that the Bradley isn't a tank, but it is a "tank 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫," as well as an effective tool against infantry. Ukraine has used these to target bunkers, exposed infantry, machine gun nets, and other targets beyond armor. We've seen Bradleys take down russia's most modern T-90 tanks. The Bradley is one of the most effective #military instruments that the US Army has ever fielded. #Intelligence #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

USSOCOM Commander Gen. Bryan Fenton held a fireside chat with Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Col. (retired) Jack Jacobs in New York to discuss the evolution and role of special operations forces in the National Defense Strategy, the importance of America’s strategic federal and industrial collaboration for critical technology innovation, and SOF’s competitive advantage with global allies and partners to offer leaders joint force solutions. U.S. Special Operations Command develops, and employs, the world’s finest SOF to conduct special operations and activities as part of the joint force to support persistent, networked, and distributed combatant command operations and campaigns against state and non-state actors, all to protect and advance U.S. policies and objectives. People | Win | Transform

Transformation in Contact is the US Army's initiative to rapidly innovate over the next two to three years. Discussed at the Association of the United States Army - AUSA by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and other senior Army leaders, this initiative includes all levels of unit - from division down to squad and section. Transformation in Contact is part of a multi-phase plan to #modernize every warfighting function rapidly to adapt to global threats. The US Army is focused on leveraging smart, efficient, and fiscally sound options to equip Soldiers with the best tools for the battlefield. #ArmyTransformation Modernization #warfighting https://lnkd.in/eZ33GemT

I want to give a quick #shoutout to the person who has been instrumental in helping me develop as a leader--Patrick Dunn. Here are a few lessons I have learned from my husband, as well as a recent news story from his time with the 60 Minute Crew. I am so proud of his leadership and dedication to excellence on behalf of his sailors, his fellow officers, his leadership, and those our U.S. military is working to protect. 🌱 Be in the spaces of your people. Pat is intentional about getting out of his office to interact with everyone within his chain of command. His willingness to make time for people allows for honest dialogue, helps identify issues faster, and provides a space for people to feel supported. 🌱 Train with excellence. Pat treats every simulator, flight, brief, etc., with the same level of intention and discipline. Therefore, when the rubber meets the road, he is ready to execute in order to respond to the greatest crises. 🌱 Know when to say, "I was wrong, I am sorry. How can I do better?" He never stops learning and constantly pushes himself to understand the other perspective. 🌱 Decisive action. By being a continual student of his craft both by studying and researching, as well as a tactician in the aircraft, he has honed his ability to act decisively to keep others safe. https://lnkd.in/gmrKJmYd

Microsoft has partnered with military tech firm Anduril to enhance the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) by integrating Anduril’s Lattice platform. These smart combat goggles will provide soldiers with real-time data, 3D mapping, and threat detection capabilities, improving decision-making on the battlefield. The IVAS goggles will also feature low-light and thermal sensors, enhancing situational awareness and overall combat effectiveness. This collaboration aims to overcome previous performance issues with IVAS and field an improved version for U.S. soldiers. #Microsoft #Partnered #military #tech #Firms #army #usa #visualeffects #Augmentation #system #Smart #combat #goggles #smartglasses #soldiers #RealTime #data #detecting #Battlefield #businessdor Microsoft Anduril Industries Anduril Smart Glasses Noor Smart Glasses Military Aviator Night Vision Goggles ANVIS-6 Military: Defense, Communications, Security, Weapons, Vehicles, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps

At the time LCPL (E-3), now CPL is awarded the Meritorious Defense Medal. A medal you only see on the ribbon rack of command-level E-9s and O-5+. Why does he get one? This Marine, most likely still in his first contract (< 6 years in), identified discrepancies with a piece of equipment he repairs and maintains. A discrepancy that could have killed or injured fellow Marines. THEN aided the OEM in redesign for greater Safety, Maintainability and Reliability. Even helped revise the Maintenance Manual so other techs like himself could follow it accordingly. I love doing 3 things here: 1 - Talking about Manufacturing. 2 - Talking about the Military.  3 - Talking about my experience in both and how universal our problems are. For my Manufacturers. This is a prime example of the knowledge your operators and maintainers possess. We are world-class at fixing problems at the lowest level. However, there are times when those problems need to be addressed and corrected at a higher level. Items that could impact not just our plant/battalion, but those in other areas utilizing similar equipment. What should you take from this? Empower your frontline team to solve their problems. Listen to them when they feel the need to inform you of bigger issues. Support them in seeing the corrective actions through. Finally, if this is behavior you want others to emulate, then you must award/recognize it, accordingly.

Awards should never be based on rank...

#NETL researchers developed a heat treatment for armor plate that boosts the armor’s resistance to penetration by explosive devices. In 2007, the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command ordered 10 million pounds of this enhanced armor to retrofit military vehicles. #25yrsNETL