The Case for Army Nuclear Power

The article advocates for the U.S. Army to develop and integrate nuclear power, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to meet the increasing energy demands of advanced military technologies such as AI, directed energy weapons, and quantum computing.

Fort Sill’s Joint Counter-Small UAS University trains by flying UAS

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Organic Red Air: The Missing Link to C-sUAS in LSCO

The article emphasizes the critical need for the U.S. Army to develop an organic Red Air capability at the division level to enhance realistic training, battlefield readiness, and offensive drone operations against evolving aerial threats.

By CPT Steven Perez

MG Phil Brooks, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill Commanding General, observes as students practice disabling UAVs during training at Fort Sill’s new Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) University (JCU). (By Christopher Wilson, Fort Sill Public Affairs Office)

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Enhancing C-sUAS Capabilities: A Comprehensive Training Program

The 3-2 ADA Battalion developed a comprehensive Counter-sUAS Training Program to address evolving drone threats in large-scale combat. Emphasizing passive air defense, interoperability, and MOS-agnostic training, the program enhances soldiers' capabilities to detect, report, and counter small unmanned aerial systems.

By 1LT Greyson L. McLain

A military setup featuring advanced communication and defense equipment.

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IBCS Paradigm Shifts: Decoupling Components and Crews

This article examines the transformative impact of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) on Army Air and Missile Defense operations. It highlights how IBCS decouples sensors, launchers, and command systems, enabling a more agile, modular, and resilient air defense strategy.

By LTC Joshua Urness

A military truck launches a missile, emitting a large plume of smoke and fire against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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IBCS GUNNERY: Modernizing Training to Leverage IBCS

The U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery is modernizing its training to leverage the capabilities of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS). This shift focuses on crew-level qualifications, modular training through the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy (IWTS), and flexible task organization to meet specific mission requirements.

By LTC Joshua Urness