Core Insights - V2X, Inc. will showcase its capabilities at the 2025 AUSA Annual Meeting, emphasizing its mission-focused solutions for enhancing U.S. Army readiness and supporting national security priorities [1][2] Featured Solutions - **Tempest**: A rugged, COTS-based Mobile Fires Platform designed for rapid, low-exposure missions, equipped with dual weapon launchers and advanced Counter-UAS capabilities to detect and defeat Class 2–3 UAS in adverse weather [4] - **Gateway Mission Router (GMR)**: A cyber-hardened, open-architecture solution that enhances air-to-ground operations, providing a comprehensive common operating picture and supporting the Department of Defense's Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative [5] - **Flight School Next**: Collaboration with Bell Helicopter to support the U.S. Army's training program for future aviators, leveraging V2X's extensive experience in aircraft maintenance and sustainment [6] - **Warfighter Training Readiness Solutions**: Enterprise-wide support for the U.S. Army's TADSS network, offering scalable solutions to enhance warfighter readiness across all operational domains [7] Event Details - V2X will demonstrate its key solutions at Booth 1405 in Exhibit Hall B during the three-day event, showcasing innovations that address the evolving needs of the U.S. Army and its mission partners [3]

Infrastructure Development - India is planning to strengthen its border regions near China by developing railway infrastructure [1] - The railway development aims to improve access, speed up logistics, and enhance military preparedness [1]

Army Fitness Test Updates - The US Army is implementing a new fitness test with the same requirements for men and women in combat roles [1] - The new test aims to prepare soldiers for battlefield tasks such as dragging fallen colleagues or carrying heavy equipment [2] - The previous test consisted of timed push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run [3] - Concerns arose over different standards for men and women and the relevance of certain events to modern combat [3] - In 2021, reports indicated a significant difference in failure rates between women (44%) and men (7%) [4] - A 2024 law mandated higher standards for combat roles [4] - Non-combat roles consider gender and age for baseline requirements, while combat roles only consider age [4] - Soldiers must score at least 60 points (60%) in each event, and a minimum of 350 points total is required for combat positions [5] - The test includes deadlifting, hand release push-ups, sprint drag carry, planking, and a two-mile run [6] - Test results are valid for six months [6][7]