Equipment

Washington Report

June 23, 2020

Guard Innovation Competition Selects Winning Proposals

The National Guard recently looked within to maximize precious resources. The results, following a months-long competition, are innovative projects...

Read More Details

C-130 Hercules Modernization

The Issue The Air National Guard C-130 Hercules fleet requires continued funding for modernization and recapitalization to...

Read More Details

F-15 Eagle Recapitalization

The Issue The Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fleet continues to deteriorate and requires recapitalization with new aircraft to...

Read More Details

F-16 Viper & A-10 Thunderbolt Modernization

The Issue Air National Guard F-16s and A-10s make up a significant percentage of the Total Air Force fighter fleet. The F-16...

Read More Details

Continued UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization & Recapitalization

The Issue The Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft that are...

Read More Details

Continued C-130 Modernization & Recapitalization*

The Issue The Air National Guard continues to operate legacy C-130H Hercules aircraft, while procuring C-130J Super Hercules...

Read More Details

Continued High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Modernization

The Issue Modernized High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) have an immediate, positive impact on readiness in...

Read More Details

F-16 Viper Modernization

The Issue The Air National Guard operates significant numbers of F-16 Viper aircraft. Robust funding is required to ensure...

Read More Details

Robust NGREA Funding

The Issue The National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) is vital to maintaining the readiness and force relevance...

Read More Details

Washington Report

December 10, 2019

Congress Reaches NDAA Compromise; Guard Items Included

Republicans and Democrats in Congress reached a compromise on the annual defense policy bill, seemingly ending a long stalemate that threatened to...

Read More Details

Washington Report

December 10, 2019

Military Leaders, Lawmaker Speak to Industry Partners

Army and Air Force leaders spoke to NGAUS industry partners as part of the 23rd Annual Industry Day at the National Guard Memorial. Approximately 225...

Read More Details

Washington Report

December 03, 2019

Army Selects New Gear-Hauling Robot

Army leaders have selected a new robot to help soldiers carry equipment in the field. General Dynamics Land Systems’ Small Multipurpose Equipment...

Read More Details