An Army leadership shakeup, plus lasers on the border
Source: Breaking Defense
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In this week’s episode of The Break Out, Army reporter Carly Welch explores the highlights from recent laser-powered counter-drone engagements by the US Army, particularly around the US-Mexico border.
Then Carly and Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta review a fair bit of tumult — including the surprise, but not unexpected, news that the service’s top civilian is leaving — among the Army’s civilian leadership ahead of midterm elections in November.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Command & Control / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Laser-powered counter-drone engagements and leadership changes in the Army
Location
US-Mexico border
Unit
US Army
Time
Recent
Equipment
laser systemscounter-drone technology
Summary
The US Army conducted laser-powered counter-drone engagements at the US-Mexico border. Concurrently, significant leadership changes are taking place within the Army's civilian leadership, including the departure of the top civilian leader, ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Key Facts
- US Army engaged in laser-powered counter-drone operations at the US-Mexico border.
- Leadership changes are occurring within the Army's civilian leadership ahead of midterm elections.
- The top civilian leader of the Army is leaving.