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With critical contributions from CMI2, this open-access volume highlights technical and procedural breakthroughs designed to empower Soldiers and tactical innovation   The West Point Press has officially released Volume One of the Tactical Innovation Symposium – Technical and Procedural Abstracts, marking an important milestone in advancing military and industry collaboration to address frontline challenges. The […]

Pathfinder-Supported Solutions Continue Winning Streak The U.S. Army’s commitment to Soldier-led innovation continues to flourish, this time with another standout performance at Dragon’s Lair XI, the military’s premier innovation competition. Tactical solutions developed through the Pathfinder Program, a joint effort by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and the […]

By Maddy Gonzalez  | June 26, 2025 Read the original article published June 26, 2025, on Army.mil    FORT BENNING, Ga. – A persistent issue plagues Abrams tank crews during training exercises and at the gunnery range: ammunition jams on the M240 coaxial weapon system. The scenario is all too familiar: the loader fills the ammo […]

Soldiers hone decision-making, operational skills through technology engagement at DIRT Days The Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2), in collaboration with the 1-109th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory, successfully hosted the third Fiscal Year 2025 iteration of its Driving Innovation in Realistic Training […]

By Sgt. Alison Strout | June 6, 2025 Read the original article published June 6, 2025, on Army.mil  USCENTCOM- The 1st Theater Sustainment Command coordinated with the Civil Military Innovation Institute and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) during a Driving Innovation and Realistic Training (DIRT) event. This event showcased the capabilities of […]

By U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs | May 2, 2025 Read the original article published May 2, 2025 on Army.mil ADELPHI, Md. – The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory released its fiscal 2024 report of two DEVCOM programs, Catalyst Pathfinder and Accelerating FORCE (Future Operational Requirements, Capabilities and Experimentation). The report highlights […]

Simona Vest, a senior engineering technology major at APSU, works on a project being developed through the EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center at Fort Campbell. Read the original article published April 29, 2025, by Colby Wilson, Austin Peay State University. APSU, EagleWerx form dynamic partnership for military innovation CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – When opportunities for real-world experience […]

AIM-C at Camp Arifjan Highlighted in New 1st TSC Video CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT – In a new video released by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1st TSC) and published on DVIDS, the U.S. Army Central Innovation and Manufacturing Center (AIM-C) at Camp Arifjan highlights the cutting-edge hub for operational innovation and tactical problem-solving. The AIM-C […]

FORT ANDREW – Following the initial successes of its previous programs, the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) is set to host the next iteration of its Wilderness Medicine program from May 13-17 at the CMI2 Adaptive Experimentation Facility at Fort Andrew. The five-day CMI2 Wilderness Medicine EMT-Basic Refresher Course is designed to enhance the skills of […]