Meghann Myers
Pentagon bureau chief
Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.
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Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024
The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.
Gen. Christopher Donahue to unexpectedly relinquish command of Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue will unexpectedly relinquish command next week after just 18 months in the role, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday.
Germany scraps F126 frigate program, pivots to MEKO warships amid cost and contractor chaos
Germany Navy leaders have already blessed the fallback ships as capable of meeting NATO capability requirements, but an alliance deadline looms.
Tank maker KNDS plans stock market listing, Germany to buy 40% stake
The firm showed a proposed battle tank at Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris boasting a French turret and gun mounted on a German Leopard 2 chassis.
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war
It marks the first time both chambers approved directing a president to remove armed forces from hostilities since the War Powers Act was adopted in 1973.
US Army tests fire control software that helps moving vehicles kill drones
The Army has successfully tested software designed to help vehicle-mounted weapons shoot down drones while both the target and the vehicle are moving.
Frustrating Israel, fiber-optic killer drone technology has arrived in southern Lebanon
Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine.
Speed as a strategic advantage in border monitoring
Across Europe, border environments are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex.
India’s three new naval ships boost maritime firepower
The country has made strides in constructing complex naval platforms but remains dependent on foreign suppliers for key technologies.
Leonardo, Baykar tout in-flight control of Kizilelma drone from a M-346 jet trainer
Following an autonomous taxi and take-off, the Kizilelma autonomously linked to the M-346 using “an advanced radio frequency data exchange system."
