AUSA – October 10-12, 2011

TRADOC chief wants emphasis on defining ‘the profession of arms’

- AUSA Show Scout 2011
By MICHELLE TAN — The Profession of Arms campaign is one of the most important initiatives in the Army, the commanding general of Training and Doctrine Command said.
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Weaponizing Shadow UAV on hold for U.S. Army

- AUSA Show Scout 2011
By KATE BRANNEN — While the U.S. Marine Corps is adding weapons to its Shadow UAVs for operations in Afghanistan, the Army has no current plans to do so, according to service officials speaking Tuesday at the annual convention of the Association of the U.S. Army.

Lockheed Martin submits bid for new mobile radar system

Lockheed Martin Mobile Radar System - AUSA Show Scout 2011
By MARCUS WEISGERBER – Lockheed Martin has submitted a bid to the U.S. Army for the full-rate production of a mobile radar system that can detect mortars, rockets and artillery fire in combat.

BAE gets contract for alternative F-35 helmet-mounted display

New F-35 helmet-mounted display - AUSA Show Scout 2011
BY DAVE MAJUMDAR – Lockheed Martin has selected BAE Systems to supply an alternative helmet-mounted display for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

iRobot looking to produce man’s new best friend

iRobot - AUSA Show Scout 2011
BY ZACHARY FRYER-BIGGS- Growing progressively smaller, packable robots are quickly becoming a common sight in combat. iRobot, a manufacturer of military packable robots, is betting that the future lies in systems that respond to handlers more like a beloved hunting dog than a controller-directed machine.

JTRS Rifleman and Manpack radios to arrive in November

PRC-154 Rifleman Radio - AUSA Show Scout 2011
BY MICHAEL HOFFMAN – The Army’s first low rate initial production Joint Tactical Radio System Rifleman and Manpack radios will arrive in November, although the Army’s top JTRS officer tried to tamp down expectations Monday.

Increased soldier input will lead to better product development

BY JOE GOULD – The Army is embracing a new model of bureaucracy-busting user tests and acquisitions, and soldier input is making all the difference, Army officials said.
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