Todd South
Editor-at-large
Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.
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How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army
Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.
Marines want a binocular night vision device for troops now
The Army has an advanced program that will deliver binocular NVGs, but it's at least a year away.
Marines want a ruggedized robot mule to patrol with and resupply a squad
The vehicle must carry up to 1,000 pounds for at least eight hours.
This DARPA program will give Army and Marine aviators a robot co-pilot
The autonomous capability will take the load off pilots so they can focus on mission tasks other than flying.
New virtual marksmanship and squad immersive trainers are headed to dozens of Army locations next year
From marksmanship to squads, vehicles and an all-encompassing battlefield, the Army is overhauling simulations and training.
This advanced night vision goggle is headed to Army and Marine units sooner than you think
An early version of the capability, ENVG-III, will be fielded in the coming months, followed later next year by the ENVG-B.
This new approach to powering the soldier could transform capabilities
By powering all devices and using one processor, Army officials think the move could streamline and lighten kit for the individual soldier.
Robots in the ranks: How the Army’s maneuver training is incorporating robots
From drone swarms to optionally manned vehicles and throwable robots, today's soldiers are training side-by-side with robots.
The future operating environment is here. It’s in Syria
From drones to information operations and stabilization, fighting in Syria has all the marks of future conflict.
This laser could help Marines knock down drones on the FOB or on the move
Boeing has delivered the 5 kw system but is scheduled to demo a 10 kw laser early next year.
