Army Technology Live

Army scientists develop deployable renewable-energy solutions

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Soldiers stationed in remote combat outposts face logistics and safety challenges to power their radios, laptops and GPS units. U.S. Army scientists are researching…

Improved batteries, SWIPES to lighten Soldiers’ load

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 7, 2012) — A Soldier treks through treacherous terrain in a dangerous combat zone with a rucksack filled with meals ready-to-eat, first-aid gear, weapons,…

Picatinny Arsenal employees expand support to New Jersey’s junior scientists

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — In the months preceding their annual events, planners for the 2012 Rutgers University and Monmouth University junior science symposiums had every reason to be concerned. Students…

Picatinny engineers get howitzers unstuck and back on TrAK

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — When Soldiers in Afghanistan move their M777A2 howitzers to adjust their aim, they can literally become “stuck in a rut” when the wheels get trapped in…

RDECOM senior NCO discusses support for Soldiers

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Command Sgt. Maj. Lebert Beharie assumed duties as the leader of U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command’s enlisted Soldiers March 16. He took…

101st Airborne Soldiers help prepare for fielding of upgraded howitzer

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division recently helped Picatinny Arsenal employees complete the second of three logistics phases required before the digitized M119A2 howitzer can be…

Featured Stories

0April 11, 2012
New technology holds promise of greater lethality

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Imagine a warhead with fragments that flare and burn when the warhead detonates. Now imagine the potential lethality of an artillery shell made almost entirely of…
0April 6, 2012
With combat experience, NCOs offer insight to engineers

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command toured historic coastal defenses at the Verrazano Narrows March 22 as part of noncommissioned officer (NCO)professional…
0April 5, 2012
Picatinny engineer goes international for science

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — As one of only eight U.S. women scientists selected for a science exchange program with Brazil, Picatinny Arsenal engineer Lauren Armstrong is helping to promote greater…

Recent Coverage

RDECOM recognizes NCO, Soldier of the Year

Posted on April 5, 2012 | No Comments
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — After five days of competition that pushed four Soldiers’ physical abilities and technical expertise, Staff Sgt. Markus Whisman and Pfc. Joshua Inserra earned honors March...
Continue Reading...
Army undersecretary talks business

Posted on April 3, 2012 | No Comments
Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. – While the public may associate the U.S. Army with Soldiers and weapons on the battlefield, there is also an “institutional” Army that has functions similar to...
Continue Reading...
Robotics competitions promote science education for students

Posted on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
By Ed Lopez PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – It is often said that the difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys. An organization called “For Inspiration and...
Continue Reading...