The Army Brief: Countering drones; Gen Z leadership needs; Blackhawk evaluation; and more...
CAITLIN M. KENNEY | AUGUST 26, 2022
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Scaling counter-drone plans. The use of small to large drones in the war in Ukraine has the Army thinking their counter-drone options should be scalable, Defense One reports. The service wants to provide two divisions with anti-drone weapons by the end of September.
Transparency matters. Members of Gen Z want to be told why they’re being asked to do a task, but leaders within special operation forces are not typically so forthcoming, and that could affect motivation for younger troops, according to a new study, Defense One reports. Additionally, traits currently valued by SOF leaders, such as a warrior mindset and a sense of initiative, were not seen as important by the younger generation.
Helicopter progress. The UH-60V Blackhawk completed its initial operational test and evaluation, bringing the aircraft a step closer to starting full-rate production, the Army’s Program Executive Office for Aviation said in a statement. The testing involved hundreds of flight hours to make sure it meets its requirements. The aircraft has a “digital glass cockpit” with screens instead of analog gauges, and an “integrated avionics suite,” according to the Army.
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2022/08/army-brief-countering-drones-gen-z-leadership-needs-blackhawk-evaluation-and-more/376361/
