Telle talks ‘manufacturing rodeo,’ supply chain ‘weak links’: AUSA Day 1

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It’s that time of year again, where thousands of soldiers, industry figures, foreign officials and general tank- and helicopter-lovers flood to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, for the annual AUSA conference. Land Warfare Reporter Carley Welch and Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta run down some of the biggest stories from the day, including what Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle said in his largest address to soldiers and industry since taking on the role.

Then the two discuss a swarm of balloons sent by the Army to the Middle East. Plus, they make their predictions for what’s still to come at the show.

Be sure to check back each day for more wrap-up videos from the show. And you can find the rest of our coverage here.

Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Logistics
SALUTE Report
Size
Thousands of soldiers and industry figures
Activity
Annual AUSA conference with discussions on military supply chain and equipment
Location
Washington, D.C.
Unit
U.S. Army
Time
Annual event
Equipment
Balloons
Summary

Thousands of soldiers and industry figures attended the annual AUSA conference in Washington, D.C. Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle delivered a significant address regarding military supply chain issues. The Army also sent a swarm of balloons to the Middle East, highlighting ongoing military logistics discussions.

Key Facts
  • Thousands of soldiers and industry figures attended the AUSA conference in Washington, D.C.
  • Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle addressed soldiers and industry representatives.
  • The Army sent a swarm of balloons to the Middle East as part of the discussions.