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The US Army is taking stock of industry’s ability to source rare or obsolete parts needed to keep Ukraine’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles running, according to a recently posted notice.The M2 Bradley, an armored combat vehicle, first entered service with the US military in the 1980s and has seen action…
Altana, a software company that helps brands like Wayfair map their global supply chains, has been barred by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce from doing business with individuals or companies in the country.It’s an example of how geopolitics continue to complicate the supply chain, even while technology advancements like AI…
Ukrainian forces are taking some of the ground robots designed for assault missions and repurposing them for logistics as they face shortages of these critical machines, unit commanders told Business Insider.Front-line logistics have become increasingly difficult in Ukraine as drones constantly monitor the battlefield. Supply runs can be deadly for…
Out in the rocky ridges of the Mojave Desert, US soldiers recently let a ground robot take a run at logistics missions traditionally done by humans.The uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) used is called NOMAD and is manufactured by Hendrick Technical Solutions. Soldiers told Business Insider that robots like this help…
The US Army awarded a nearly $50 million contract for machines that act as giant dehumidifiers, turning air into drinking water for service members who may be operating in remote locations where conventional water resupply could be difficult or dangerous.An announcement posted to the Pentagon’s website this month said Florida-based…
At the Port of New Orleans, a cargo ship docks. On board are power transformers, wind turbine components, and industrial generators used to construct data centers in the US.Moving these unwieldy pieces of equipment inland from the port is a massive logistical undertaking: The cargo is often too heavy to…
Ukraine’s new drones are letting its soldiers “free hunt” in areas far behind the front lines that Russia long considered safe.The mid-range strike drones are making Russian logistics deep behind the front increasingly vulnerable, giving Ukrainian operators access to target-rich areas with limited defenses. One soldier described attacking Russian targets…
Ukrainian forces are relentlessly targeting Russian supply lines, both overland routes and bridges, around occupied Crimea with drones. Russian forces are, in turn, throwing up smoke screens to shield a key bridge from attack, new satellite images provided by commercial satellite imagery company Vantor show.Along the front lines, Ukraine has…
