Army AL&T magazine’s final print edition releases this summer discussing cybersecurity, network development, software modernization and AI.
by Cheryl Marino
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 11, 2025)—Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an ever-present entity within daily life. Everything from appliances to lighting to thermostats is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart-device, offering convenience, automation and enhanced security. According to AL&T Editor-in-Chief, Jacqueline M. Hames, the U.S. Army, particularly the acquisition enterprise, is working to bring that same connectivity, convenience and security to the warfighter through an increased focus on cybersecurity, network development, software modernization and incorporation of AI into the development of systems and policies.
The Summer Issue is about everything cyber. Read how:
- The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, powered by digital engineering, is set to revolutionize Army aviation with a faster, more adaptable aircraft designed to meet the demands of modern warfare in TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST.
- Learn how Joint Munitions Command is leveraging AI analytics to safeguard the Organic Industrial Base in AI-PROPELLED SECURITY.
- The Army is building integrity into the dawn of AI for foreign military sales. Don’t miss BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS.
- Find out more about CECOM Software Engineering Center’s continuous integration and continuous delivery approach to readiness in ADAPTIVE EDGE.
- Find out more about CECOM Software Engineering Center’s continuous integration and continuous delivery approach to readiness in ADAPTIVE EDGE.
- The Institute for Creative Technologies is helping the Army make the most of AI in future warfare, learn how in PREPARING FOR THE CYBER BATTLESPACE.
- Integrating AI with continuous process improvement in the U.S. Army has the potential to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies and enhance readiness. Learn about its implementation in OPTIMIZING MILITARY EFFICIENCY.
- A new augmented reality tool will soon provide enhanced decision-making and training for medics and corpsmen. Find out more in NEXT-LEVEL REALITY.
Moving forward, Army AL&T magazine content will move to a new condensed, all-online format to support the administration’s requirements for a streamlined, lethal force. Summer 2025 will be the last hardcopy print edition.
Contributor submissions will continue to be accepted and encouraged on a rolling basis, with a content focus centered around the Army Acquisition Workforce as a whole, connecting the dots between the acquisition community and Army capabilities, services and equipment, creating a timelier turnaround for workforce generated content.
Expect to see some changes to the USAASC website, including updates to submissions, writer’s guidelines and branding—so be sure to update your subscription to include an email. The editorial team is excited to better serve the Army acquisition community in this new format.
For more information on how to publish an article, image or amplify acquisition news go to https://asc.army.mil/web/submissions to view the updated writers’ guidelines.
Inside Army AL&T Summer 2025 Issue
THEME
TWICE AS FAR, TWICE AS FAST
As the battlefield evolves, so must the aircraft that support and protect Soldiers on the ground. The Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) aims to do just that—ushering in a new era of speed, range and adaptability. Backed by cutting-edge digital engineering, FLRAA isn’t just a new rotorcraft, it’s a leap forward in how the Army plans, flies and fights in tomorrow’s conflicts.
AI PROPELLED SECURITY
Given today’s unpredictable world, its evolving threats and technological advancement, safeguarding the Organic Industrial Bast (OIB) is essential to safeguarding critical infrastructure, protecting sensitive information and ensuring operational continuity—but it requires innovative solutions, which ultimately deliver cost savings. In collaboration with the DOD, United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies, the U.S. Army’s Joint Munitions Command is leveraging advanced artificial intelligence analytics integrated with existing Army sensors to significantly improve security and safety within the OIB.
BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS
For decades, Foreign Military Sales has been the cornerstone of U.S. national security cooperation, fostering alliances and bolstering partner defense capabilities. Now, a new force is entering the equation: artificial intelligence. While the potential benefits—streamlined processes, enhanced analysis and improved decision-making—are tantalizing, the infancy of this technology demands a sober assessment and, crucially, a commitment to integrity from the outset.
FACES OF THE FORCE: ARCHIE C. KINNEBREW JR.
Fill your canvas.
ADAPTIVE EDGE
The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, forged a path to establish strong and dynamic software readiness, in part via the CECOM Software Repository—a one-stop hub that consolidated the software releases for over 70 commands, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Now, the repository serves as the authoritative, continuous-delivery source of system updates and files for operational units.
PREPARING FOR THE CYBER BATTLESPACE
The AI revolution in military operations is not a distant possibility—it is happening now. From AI-powered training tools to cybersecurity defenses and autonomous combat systems, the Army is embracing AI to enhance readiness, improve decision-making and secure national defense. Staying ahead requires continuous innovation, rigorous AI training for Soldiers, and strategic partnerships with industry and academia.
FACE OF THE FORCE: DANIEL R. SMITH
Build on your skills.
OPTIMIZING MILITARY EFFICIENCY
The U.S. Army is continuously evolving to enhance its operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve decision-making processes across the enterprise. One strategy to achieve this goal is through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This article explores the potential applications of AI and process improvement within the U.S. Army by examining specific use cases and addressing potential challenges and ethical considerations.
NEXT-LEVEL REALITY
A 21st century augmented reality visualization tool developed by the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine is being evaluated for transition to the U.S. Marine Corps to help wounded warfighters. While wearing the integrated visual augmentation system googles, an Army combat medic or Navy hospital corpsman can visualize the internal anatomy of a wounded warfighter by projecting a pre-programmed anatomy onto the real-world view of the warfighter.
FEATURE ARTICLES
ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN
The digital planning tools of today prepare us for the battlefields of tomorrow.
DEPLOYABLE MICROSENSORS
The best chemical agent protection is knowing where not to go.
FACES OF THE FORCE: TODD TOWNSEND
Be adaptable.
CORRECT BY CONSTRUCTION FOR LSCOA
A new take on an old technique is neutralizing cyber threats before they materialize.
FACES OF THE FORCE: ALICIA E. CORREA
Taking measures.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE
Inside the development and adoption of AI chatbots—most notably, the Army’s new CamoGPT.
CRITICAL THINKING
FROM HORSES TO TANKS
Lessons from the Army’s struggle to mechanize the cavalry.
WORKFORCE
FROM THE DACM: FUTURE PROOFING THE AAW
The workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
PROACTIVE LEARNING
Why Defense Acquisition University credentials are essential for today’s acquisition professional.
FACES OF THE FORCE: FELICIA C. JONES
Patience makes perfect.
CAREER NAVIGATOR: ROAD TO RETIREMENT
Navigating processes and steps for federal civilian retirement.
A DIGITAL DIVE
The Public Private Talent Experience digital engineering cohort aims to develop the acquisition workforce through hands-on learning with private sector organizations.
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