Todd South

Todd South

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Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War.

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US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robots

The new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.

2 months ago

For data in their sights, US special ops seek military Google Glass

The device would work day or night as well as with existing night vision gear.

2 months ago

Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather

A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.

Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive

Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.

8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the Arctic

The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.

Marines test robotic mule that could carry weapons, sensors

The program seeks to take the load off of dismounted troops.

Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear

To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.

Army activates first overseas watercraft unit in decades

The company will include 13 ships and 285 Army mariners.

Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire

The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.

New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing

The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.

Future soldier resupply could rely on AI-powered logistics, robo-boats

New watercraft are key to the Army's resupply, logistical plans for future combat.

Army picks deploying units to test electronic, cyber and drone warfare

The Army will select brigades to experiment with networks, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, small drones and loitering munitions while deployed.

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