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Navigation tools, electric-powered fleet top of mind for special ops

“We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.”

Why the US military should build modular nuclear reactors

One of the main objections to the expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. is based on the perception that it is dangerous.

Amentum CEO: Energy efficiency is key to defense modernization

Climate change is hastening the deterioration of systems, but it’s also fostering a quick transition to newer, cleaner and more varied forms of energy.

Here’s what industry is offering to meet Army’s electric vehicle needs

Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

US Navy increasingly factoring climate change into exercises

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

Here’s what industry is offering to meet Army’s electric vehicle needs

Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

By Megan Eckstein

US Navy increasingly factoring climate change into exercises

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

By Colin Demarest

Bradley replacement could be the US Army’s first hybrid combat vehicle

The service has no requirements for a hybrid electric capability when it comes to the optionally manned fighting vehicle, but it does have the need for a reduced logistics footprint.

By Jen Judson

US Navy secretary previews priorities for Pacific tour

At the top of his mind is a threat impacting the service's mission, people, platforms and installations.

By Carlos Del Toro

Australia calls for greater transparency amid China’s military buildup

Australia's defense minister also reiterated the country's focus on and commitment toward the South Pacific islands, saying the government will embark on a new era of engagement in the region.

By Mike Yeo

French military eyes tech solutions to deal with climate change

Among the envisioned equipment investments are hybrid armored vehicles, with a Griffon-centric program serving as the prototype for future trucks.

By Vivienne Machi

State Department mismanaged fuel purchases for years, watchdog says

Dozens of overseas missions across multiple geographic regions incurred approximately $77 million in questionable fuel costs due to insufficient documentation and document reviews, improper acceptance procedures and fuel equipment deficiencies, according to the State Department Office of Inspector General.

Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying

A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.

By Todd South

Bases get ‘electric facelift’ as Marines deploy smart grids, electric vehicles

New mobile charging stations have arrived at some bases.

By Todd South

These Marine-generated tech ideas are becoming prototypes for actual field use

From field-ready fuel, inflatable piers and 3D printed masks, Marine ideas are now in their hands.

By Todd South

Fossil fuels are the Achilles’ heel of warfare. Just ask Russia.

Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.

By Lt. Col. Theodore “Doc” Shanks and Alexander Gard-Murray

Climate change damaging US military bases in the Arctic, report warns

Increasing hurricanes, flooding, storms and wildfires in recent years have caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military installations.

Power struggle: How the US Army is tackling the logistics of battlefield electricity

An infantry soldier's primary focus was once ammunition, dry socks and enough water to survive in the field. But today there's a need for vast stores of power just to manage daily operations.

By Jen Judson

It’s time for a climate change version of the Manhattan Project

Global climate change is more than bigger snowstorms and warmer summers; it represents one of the most acute and dangerous threats our national security establishment has ever known.

By Lt. Col. Theodore “Doc” Shanks

Energy & Environment

“We know the window is closing to stay on GPS when denied.”

One of the main objections to the expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. is based on the perception that it is dangerous.

Climate change is hastening the deterioration of systems, but it’s also fostering a quick transition to newer, cleaner and more varied forms of energy.

Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

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Eco-friendly? Try more lethal and survivable.

The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.

The service has no requirements for a hybrid electric capability when it comes to the optionally manned fighting vehicle, but it does have the need for a reduced logistics footprint.

At the top of his mind is a threat impacting the service's mission, people, platforms and installations.

Australia's defense minister also reiterated the country's focus on and commitment toward the South Pacific islands, saying the government will embark on a new era of engagement in the region.

Among the envisioned equipment investments are hybrid armored vehicles, with a Griffon-centric program serving as the prototype for future trucks.

A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.

New mobile charging stations have arrived at some bases.

From field-ready fuel, inflatable piers and 3D printed masks, Marine ideas are now in their hands.

Fossil fuels aren’t just a vulnerability on the battlefield; they’re also a strategic straitjacket.

Increasing hurricanes, flooding, storms and wildfires in recent years have caused billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military installations.

An infantry soldier's primary focus was once ammunition, dry socks and enough water to survive in the field. But today there's a need for vast stores of power just to manage daily operations.

Global climate change is more than bigger snowstorms and warmer summers; it represents one of the most acute and dangerous threats our national security establishment has ever known.

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