The $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 was signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2019. The NDAA included requirements for the Pentagon to document blast...
Brain Injury, U.S. Troops, Iranian Missiles
US Forces are responding to the effects of blast exposure following the Iranian missile strikes on al-Asad air base in Iraq in early January 2020. In the weeks after the strike, delayed mTBI...
Pentagon officials revealed information during a recent traumatic brain injury (TBI) briefing—following the January Iranian missile strike on an air base in al-Asad—that the U.S. military will...
The 7th generation BlackBox Biometrics Blast Gauge (B3G7) is a trial sensor being fielded with U.S. troops in an effort to help diagnose and mitigate traumatic brain injuries on the battlefield....
Understanding the Risks of an All-in-One Clearance Platform
As more militaries attempt to establish route clearance capability, their capability developers often consider an all-in-one concept for vehicle platforms as a way to improve cost and mission...
Modern Weapon Systems: Design with Training in Mind
Professional militaries around the world know that there’s no substitute for good training. This is especially true when executing high-risk tasks such as the precision employment of explosives. ...
For decades, military explosives have generally fallen into two broad categories — bulk explosive components and role-specific systems. Both categories offer unique value and can be employed for a...