Night vision goggles, weather likely factors in Marine helo crash
The CH-53 Super Stallion crashed Feb. 6, 2024, during a night flight when it hit a mountain near Pine Valley, California, killing all five Marines aboard.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Army’s mixed reality device set for upgrades and battalion assessment
The Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events.
By Todd South
Army receives first batch of mixed reality goggles, more work ahead
Despite delays, IVAS developers continue to improve the device.
By Todd South
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
By Todd South
Congressman called out for scheduling military event on Jewish holiday
A nonprofit is calling out a congressman’s office for programming a military event on one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar.
Army may restructure brigade combat teams amid recruiting woes
Here's how the service's top general thinks he can avoid cutting any of the service's 31 active duty combat brigades.
By Davis Winkie
DoD audit says Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ goggle needs more soldier input
The Pentagon IG wants defined measures for soldier acceptance before next test.
By Todd South
Optics, lasers and radios: 3 charged in $2 million Fort Hood heist
About $2.1 million-worth of thermal scopes, night vision goggles and military radios were stolen from Fort Hood, federal agents say.
Air Force aims for smoother, fairer performance reviews for officers
"Static closeout dates" for officers will start taking effect this year for a more predictable professional development process.
Soldiers ‘seeing’ outside the Bradley with Army high-tech goggle
Next steps include using the IVAS with the Stryker, starting in August.
By Todd South
Despite delay, ‘mixed reality’ goggle for soldiers, Marines on schedule for 2022
Developers expect the device in troops' hands after further testing.
By Todd South