The Tech Of The Army’s ‘Last’ Afghanistan Brigade

The robotic K-Max helicopter shown here in a file photo is flying re-supply missions in Afghanistan, opening up the era of unmanned logistics. Lockheed Martin

Robot Guns, Combat Facebook: The Tech Of The Army’s ‘Last’ Afghanistan Brigade -- Danger Room

The latest robots and high-tech electronic warfare, silently watching over soldiers as they sleep. Rickety but vital helicopters whose pilots devise new tactics to make up for aging hardware. Hand-carried devices that promise to end age-old battlefield dilemmas but end up causing more problems than they solve.

These are the most important techs in arguably the most important U.S. Army brigade in the waning months of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. The Texas-based 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division is the "last brigade" -- the final full-up combat unit with a major frontline role before American forces in Afghanistan switch to a strictly training and advisory role.

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My Comment: Quite a collection of impressive gear.