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AUSA 2016: Digital sight for the soldier
At AUSA 2016 Rockwell Collins introduced its combat helmet-mounted Integrated Digital Vision System (IDVS). It fuses incoming data from various sources, such as a command centre, …
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AUSA 2016: US Army orders ENVG IIIs
DRS Technologies has received an initial production order valued at more than $65 million from the US Army for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) …
Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: The future is bright for FVL (video)
The US Army's ambitious Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme is moving forward with the material solutions and analysis phase imminent. Shephard spoke with Rich Kretzschmar , …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: AMRAAM ER flight tests sign of things to come
Raytheon, in conjunction with Kongsberg, has recently completed first flight testing of a new AMRAAM Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missile. The firing test was conducted at …
Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2016: GMS ‘King Cobra’ strikes at the military market
Quick question - who is the oldest computer manufacturer in the United States? According to Ben Sharfi, CEO of General Micro Systems (GMS), it’s his …
Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2016: Front line networks realised
PacStar has been selected to provide ruggedised routers, switches and servers for the US Army’s forward area networking programme. With smaller-sized forces using more sophisticated …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: DRS develops IR sensor for ground vehicles
11th October 2016
DRS Technologies is to develop a two-colour infrared sensor for ground combat vehicles under a $41.6 million cost-plus-incentive fee contract from the US Army. The …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: Trends and hot topics
5th October 2016
Tony Skinner and Tim Fish discuss the key US Army trends and hot topics for this year's AUSA in Washington DC.
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Special Operations
AUSA 2016: Colt launches new SF rifle
5th October 2016
A new short-barrelled rifle (SBR) 5.56mm variant of the M4 rifle – called the SCW0923 – has been launched by Colt. The rifle is designed …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: Sniper rifle testing due
5th October 2016
Heckler & Koch is set to deliver an initial batch of 15 G28 rifles to the US Army for testing in the next couple of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2016: Robots at the ready (video)
5th October 2016
Following its formation in April 2016 from the military division of iRrobot, Endeavor Robotics is now prepared to participate and win in various US military …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: Future attack helo lighter, more lethal
5th October 2016
The replacement of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter under the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme is likely to see a smaller, lighter helicopter introduced, rather …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: GD and Boeing embark on laser quest
5th October 2016
General Dynamics Land Systems is displaying a Stryker MEHEL 2.0 vehicle that is fitted with a 5kW laser from Boeing. The plan is to offer …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: Abrams tank can keep on running
5th October 2016
Honeywell has been awarded contracts totaling $91 million for the support of the US Army’s M1 Abram main battle tank. The contracts include support of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2016: VTOL meets fixed-wing (video)
4th October 2016
Textron Systems is showcasing its Hybrid-quad Aerosonde variant at AUSA 2016 in Washington DC ahead of testing to both military and commercial customers in October. The …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: Polaris steps on the gas (video)
4th October 2016
Polaris is showcasing its MRZR-D at AUSA in Washington DC. With orders from USSOCOM and a promise of orders from the US Marine Corps, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2016: Army furthers unmanned teaming (video)
4th October 2016
While the US Army continues to field both the Gray Eagle and Shadow V2 UAS, the service is also looking to expand manned-unmanned teaming, known …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: Apache to widen embrace
4th October 2016
The US Army continues to advance the manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capability of the AH-64E Apache as it looks to the next evolution of its attack …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: ACE joins the club
4th October 2016
The US Army has launched a new effort studying the next-generation engine technologies it will need under its Future Vertical Lift vision, selecting Advanced Turbine …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2016: L-3 brings the light
4th October 2016
Demands from military users across Africa, South America and the Middle East have led to L-3 Wescam’s development and launch of its new MX-8 multi-sensor …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: Abrams prototype testing underway
4th October 2016
Prototypes of the upgraded variants of the Abrams main tank are being tested by the US Army and General Dynamics Land Systems is looking forward …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: New light binos see into the dark
4th October 2016
Harris has launched a new lightweight night vision binocular – the F5032 – to meet a gap in the market. A spokesperson from the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2016: Textron unveils Synturian
4th October 2016
Textron Systems used this week’s AUSA 2016 event to debut and launch its new ‘Synturian’ family of unmanned system support products. The Synturian family is …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: BAE unveils Next Generation Bradley concept
4th October 2016
BAE Systems has unveiled a demonstration vehicle platform at AUSA 2016 that incorporates a number of potential concepts and subsystems for a possible Next Generation …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: General Motors powers US Army (video)
3rd October 2016
The US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and General Motors together revealed a Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 fuel cell electric vehicle at …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2016: New sights for mounted gunners
3rd October 2016
Optics manufacturer Trijicon has today launched its new machine gun sight system, which it has dubbed the Machine Gun Reflex Sight (MGRS). The MGRS is designed …
AUSA Annual 2016 Show News
Shephard Media reports from the Association of the US Army 2016 (AUSA 2016) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, DC, which brings together more than 500 army and industry exhibitors.
A big thanks to our Show News sponsor Textron Systems for helping us bring the microsite site to you and ensuring that the stories can be viewed for free all week.
If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at Booth 8133 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the AUSA 2016 news team:
Tony Skinner: tony.s@shephardmedia.com and @TonyMSkinner
Beth Maundrill: beth.m@shephardmedia.com and @GunshipGirl
Tim Fish: tim.f@shephardmedia.com and @sweeneygov
Scott Gourley: scott.g@shephardmedia.com
