Futuristic Army vision

Article Abstract:

The US Amry is expected to introduce by the end of 2010 a light but lethal Future Combat System (FCS) that will ultimately replace its Abrams tanks and other heavy armored vehicles. Scheduled to enter production by 2008, FCS will be a mounted tactical force with systems far lighter and probably more lethal than existing armored vehicles. The system, or systems, will be an ensemble of capabilities, a set of integrated combat functions distributed on the battlefield.

Military Superiority, Military readiness

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Low-dentisty/high-demand: USAF's limited number of ISR aircraft remain overstretched

Article Abstract:

The US Air Force is juggling its aircraft force allocations and deployments seeking a realistic operational tempo but there is a shortage of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft due to a high demand for these assets in numerous scenerios and operational theaters.

Strategy & planning, Facilities & equipment, Aircraft, Dept of the Air Force, Surveillance & Reconnaisance Aircraft, United States. Air Force, Reconnaissance aircraft

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Unmanned reconnaissance

Article Abstract:

The Air Combat Command of the US Air Force has two squadrons tasked with the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Both squadrons belong with the 57th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base and can deployed in missions throughout the world. The USAF's sole UAV is the Predator, an aircraft made of composite materials which is 27 feet long and has a 40-foot wingspan. It has cruising speed of 70 knots and is launched at altitudes of 25,000 feet.

Remotely Piloted Vehicles & Drones, Air Force Commands

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