Todd South
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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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US Army division runs cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.
Pentagon tech chief wants an ‘all in one’ sensor
It is one of several critical technologies that Heidi Shyu, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, included in remarks at SOFIC.
Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply
For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations.
Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package
The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.
Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding
Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.
Marine Corps wants money for ships, missiles, sensors
Money is coming, but not exactly at the level or timing that Marine leaders have wanted.
Army-led hackathon awards cash to autonomous off road vehicle developers
Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.
Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new optic
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
New in 2022: Marines are finally leveling up their drone game
The Marines are buying more heavy-duty, armed drones in 2022 than ever before.
Soldiers will test Army’s new robotic combat vehicle in 2022
The light and medium versions are with soldiers now.
