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Defense Update
Issue 2, 2005 |
Mobility Denial Because of the potential danger of car bombs, denying mobility near potential targets is of critical importance. Some portable systems are able to bring vehicles to a complete stop in extremely short distances.   |
National Defense
April 2010
Austin Wright |
Non-Metal Structure Lightens Military Truck The Army is testing an all-composite military vehicle that weighs 900 pounds less than the humvee it was modeled after. |
National Defense
July 2007
Breanne Wagner |
When Generators Need Repair, Virtual Training Augments Hands-On Experience Deployed troops often find that when generators break down in the field, they have a tough time figuring out how to repair them. To fill that need, some military units are now purchasing computerized manuals that provide virtual-reality training. |
National Defense
September 2006
Robert H. Williams |
Laptop Converter for the Troops 24-volt to 12-volt converter can power a laptop, cell, satellite telephone or global positioning system from a military vehicle. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
April 2007
Courtney E. Howard |
BAE Systems Unveils Advanced Vehicle Power-Management System at U.S. Army Symposium BAE Systems introduced an advanced power-management system designed to deliver the ability to generate electric power within military tactical wheeled vehicles. |
National Defense
April 2011
Eric Beidel |
Challenges Remain as JLTV Competition Heats Up More than any other program, the Army and Marine Corps' effort to create a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle epitomizes the challenges the military faces with its trucks. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
January 2005 |
Researchers try to build a better RFID reader Pentagon leaders are requiring radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags for most materials delivered to the U.S. Department of Defense after Jan. 1, 2005. |
National Defense
November 2005
Robert H. Williams |
Concept Vehicle Points Way for the Military A possible replacement for the military's venerable Humvee may spring from a concept vehicle called the ultra armored patrol vehicle. |
Chemistry World
October 1, 2013
Rebecca Trager |
Oak Ridge lab plans voluntary layoffs for 10% of workers These reductions at Oak Ridge are driven by the pressures placed on federal R&D investment, including the across-the-board sequestration cuts. |
National Defense
August 2011
Grace V. Jean |
Defense Contractor Partnerships Could Spur Innovation With Army and Marine Corps officials seeking commercial technology to spin into vehicle programs, a top defense contractor is seizing the opportunity. |
National Defense
October 2005
Joe Pappalardo |
Northwestern Cities Peg Prosperity to Army Programs Towns in the Pacific Northwest are hoping the expansion of the Army's Stryker brigades and the development of the Future Combat Systems will lead to continued economic benefits to the area. |
National Defense
February 2012
Stew Magnuson |
Tough War Lessons Force Military Vehicle Programs To Consider Fuel Efficiency Moving fuel to and around battle zones that have no "front lines" has an extraordinarily high price in terms of money and lives. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
April 2010 |
BAE Systems to Provide Onboard Vehicle Power System to U.S. Marine Corps The contract calls for installation of a power management system in a government-furnished High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)for test and evaluation by the Marine Corps in the summer of 2010. |
National Defense
January 2014
Stew Magnuson |
Marine Corps Plays Part In a Shrinking Military Vehicle Industrial Base Whether it's munitions, space, combat vehicles or submarines, maintaining the industrial base for sectors unique to the military has been a growing concern. |
National Defense
November 2013
Valerie Insinna |
Vehicle System Would Alert Drivers to Potential Repair Needs The Michigan based Tweddle Group, debuted its connected intelligent vehicle management system at the Defence Security and Equipment International exhibition in London this September. |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2010
Jeff Rose |
3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Car If you are a member of the military, the decision-making process to buy a car can be even more difficult because of the amount of scams that have been on rise by dealers looking to take advantage of those serving our country. |
National Defense
September 2006
Grace Jean |
Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Battlefield `Islands of Power?' A recently developed hybrid-electric propulsion system for military humvee trucks can generate 75,000 watts of power -- compared to a conventional humvee's 2,000 watts of power. |
Fast Company
March 2005
Linda Tischler |
Andy Spade on Branding The visionary designer offers lessons from the world of fashion on how to brand your products -- and how to sell your brands. |
National Defense
February 2013
Stew Magnuson |
Long Road Remains for JLTV Despite Technology's Maturity In November, the Army-Marine Corps' Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program will be seven years old. Time flies when a major military acquisition program is involved. |
National Defense
October 2011
Grace V. Jean |
Army Deploying Robotic 'Mule' To Troops in Afghanistan The Army is deploying an unmanned ground vehicle to troops in Afghanistan for a several-month long evaluation in combat operations. |
National Defense
February 2012
Eric Beidel |
Improving Bad Driving Habits Can Lead to Fuel Savings in Military Vehicles Experts are focusing on smaller changes -- both to the vehicles and how they are operated. This includes taking a hard look at who is driving them. |
National Defense
July 2009
Grace V. Jean |
360-Degree Sensor to Help Troops Nab Insurgents Nabbing insurgents before they can plant roadside bombs or finding enemy snipers before they shoot have been among the toughest challenges that the U.S. military has faced in current conflicts. |
National Defense
November 2011
Eric Beidel |
Military Turns to Blast-Mitigating Floor Mat Military officials recently warned soldiers in Afghanistan that they were putting their lives at risk by removing floor mats added to the latest variant of the mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle. |
Defense Update
Issue 3, 2005 |
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HED) the Humvee example The US Army is testing several versions of HED powered AM General Humvee. |
National Defense
April 2009 |
Electric Vehicles The alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle market would be kick started if the government declared its intent to purchase only those types of vehicles. |
T.H.E. Journal
September 2001
Kyle Forinash & Raymond Wisman |
The Viability of Distance Education Science Laboratories The history of science from Galilei on has primarily been the reconciliation of theory with imperfect experimental data. Providing a similarly compelling laboratory experience for a student, especially to one not physically present, is problematic... |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
March 2006
Ben Ames |
Army's Next-Generation Humvee Will Use Networked Vetronics In a departure from using trucks that are simple workhorses, Army leaders have required that each vehicle be packed with electronics. |
National Defense
November 2009
Grace V. Jean |
Robotic Humvees Resupply Troops Downrange The Defense Department is pushing hard for the development of fully autonomous robots that can replenish supplies, evacuate casualties and even search for explosives. |
AFP eWire
June 2, 2008 |
Car Donations Declined Sharply Following 2005 IRS Changes A change in tax law in 2005 has left its mark on the amount of money raised through car donations, according to a recent report issued by the Internal Revenue Service. |
National Defense
March 2005
Robert H. Williams |
Homeland Defense Vehicle Unveiled U.S. Army engineers spent five years working on a state-of-the-art homeland security vehicle that was designed for emergencies in the Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia and New York City corridor. |
