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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Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.
The Army is putting cyber, electronic warfare teams in its BCTs
Soldiers with Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities Teams provide support to brigade combat team commanders, giving them tailored capability in training and on deployment.
Computerized scope puts shooter on target
The TrackingPoint computerized optic accounts for more than 40 shooting variables to guide a shooter to the right place to aim. It could answer some of the technology goals for the Army and Marine Corps in increasing shooter accuracy.
Marines want lighter, faster, better satellite communications
Marines are looking for a new satellite communications system that is lighter, faster and more reliable.
DARPA launches sensors program to monitor key ocean spots
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has launched a program to develop affordable, environmentally friendly sensors to monitor ocean temperature, movement and other key data.
Drone swarm tactics get tryout for infantry to use in urban battlespace
DARPA holds competitions among innovators to push the technology forward for light infantry units.
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is working on EW, counter-drone and more
The work focuses on getting in-demand capabilities into soldiers hands as quickly as possible.
Army researchers are working on mapping tech that can help you see the battlefield
Army researchers are developing sophisticated battlespace mapping technologies that allow soldiers to predict wave patterns for beach assaults and create instant 3D models of urban areas — with resolution high enough to identify sniper hideouts.
The Army is working on combat-deployable robots
Unmanned vehicles in ground combat units will likely first serve in resupply, transport and other logistics-based roles, said a lead Army Research Laboratory researcher.
Army gear update: What's headed your way
See what's coming your way, from PEO Soldier.
