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A Soldier trains with the TLS Manpack, a modular electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence system designed to provide situational awareness and force protection at the tactical edge. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw, PEO IEW&S)

PEO IEW&S Drives Rapid Prototyping

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September 2025 Hot Topics

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Soldiers practice capturing facial photos with a mobile biometrics collection device.

Biometrics Integration

September 23, 2025 in Faces of the Force, TWI

HONE YOUR CRAFT – Maj. Timothy Hancock

In both his career and personal life, Maj. Timothy Hancock carries a simple philosophy: always make the best of every circumstance.
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September 18, 2025 in Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Policy & Planning

PM Defensive Cyber Operations Aligns with Continuous Transformation

The U.S. Army prioritizes a shift to faster, more agile software development and acquisitions to deliver defensive cyber operations.
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September 17, 2025 in Behind The Frontlines, From the Frontlines, Science & Technology

Biometrics Integration

By directly enhancing capabilities in protection, intelligence, movement and maneuver, fires and sustainment, biometrics provide an operational edge.
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AAW SPOTLIGHTS

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HONE YOUR CRAFT – Maj. Timothy Hancock

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BE THE LEADER YOU WISHED YOU HAD – SSG Jordan Kennedy

September 2025 Hot Topics

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PURSUE AND PROSPER – DAVID CHIN

ACQUISITION 360°

A comprehensive look at the end-to-end acquisition life cycle.

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RESPONSIBLE SPEED

BLACK HAWK ABOVE AND BEYOND

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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

Insights from past Acquisition leaders and comparisons of historical and current technologies.

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An exercise to experience

Been there, done that: Beware the rush to failure

Been There, Done That: Think ready, be ready

Been There, Done That: Want A High Return?

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FACES OF THE FORCE

Highlighting the Army Acquisition Workforce their contributions.

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HONE YOUR CRAFT – Maj. Timothy Hancock

Staff Sgt. Jordan LeeAnn Kennedy Profile Picture

BE THE LEADER YOU WISHED YOU HAD – SSG Jordan Kennedy

Profile photo, David Chin

PURSUE AND PROSPER – DAVID CHIN

EMBRACE CHANGE – STACEY MILLER

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

A look at acquisition in action.

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A Soldier trains with the TLS Manpack, a modular electromagnetic warfare and signals intelligence system designed to provide situational awareness and force protection at the tactical edge. (Photo by Shawn Nesaw, PEO IEW&S)

PEO IEW&S Drives Rapid Prototyping

The deployable defensive cyber operations systems kits help soldiers protect their systems from online attacks. They work by automating security tasks, making it easier to set up defenses, and giving experts tools to quickly understand and respond to threats.

PM Defensive Cyber Operations Aligns with Continuous Transformation

Soldiers practice capturing facial photos with a mobile biometrics collection device.

Biometrics Integration

MAP BREAK: Soldiers at the Tactical Systems Integration Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, use digital planning platforms to project live geospatial, weather and force structure data onto a map. (Photo by Dan Lafontaine, DEVCOM C5ISR Center)

ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN

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PROGRAM OF RECORD

Discussing the process of conceptualizing, developing, acquiring and decommissioning programs.

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TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST

NEXT-LEVEL REALITY

SEPARATION FROM SERVICE

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