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This could be Army Futures Command’s moment of truth

It appears the Army's newest command will turn the page on past failures and convert promising R&D programs into fielded combat capabilities.

General details next step for US Army’s future attack recon helicopter

The Army is pushing forward with its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, preparing to pass through the Army Requirements Oversight Council gauntlet in April.

US Army nears choosing first battalion for extended-range cannon

The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.

US Army prepping robotic combat vehicles for big test with soldiers in 2022

The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.

US Army chief says end strength will stay flat in upcoming budgets

Army end strength will likely stay the same if budgets don't grow, but the service will do what it can to make sure numbers don't go down.

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US Army nears choosing first battalion for extended-range cannon

The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.

By Jen Judson

US Army prepping robotic combat vehicles for big test with soldiers in 2022

The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.

By Jen Judson

US Army chief says end strength will stay flat in upcoming budgets

Army end strength will likely stay the same if budgets don't grow, but the service will do what it can to make sure numbers don't go down.

By Jen Judson

New strategy sets up Army to operate in increasingly relevant Arctic

Here's how the Army plans to shape a force in the Arctic with cold-weather capability to help Russia and China's increasing foothold in the region.

By Jen Judson

Massive, Army-led NATO exercise Defender Europe kicks off

The exercise will span the Balkans and the Black Sea region and use key ground and maritime routes that bridge Europe, Asia and Africa.

By Todd South

New US Army doctrine coming summer 2022

The Army is getting closer to publishing its doctrine that -- for the first time -- addresses operating across all domains from land, air and sea to cyber and space.

By Jen Judson

What tools are needed for the future battlefield?

How can U.S. military and industry leaders provide troops an advantage on the battlefield? Defense News explored this topic and more with Army leaders.

What will replace the Shadow UAS? | Actionable Intelligence

The U.S. Army held a rodeo to help decide the capabilities it needs in a Shadow UAS replacement. Jen Judson tells us what's under consideration.

Strategic Long-Range Cannon effort on hold ahead of report

The National Academy of Sciences is expected to issue a report on the technical feasibility of a long-range cannon that can fire artillery 1,000 nautical miles, then the Army will decide what's next.

By Jen Judson

US Army’s extended-range guided rocket sees successful 80-kilometer test shot

After the Army's extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System experienced an anomaly during its first flight test late last year, the service and Lockheed Martin saw a successful test on March 4.

By Jen Judson

US Army’s unmanned aircraft rodeo firms up requirements for Shadow replacement

Army aviation leadership said soldiers don't want to give up any of the possible solutions that could replace Shadow after evaluating them over the course of a year. But when the competition starts, which systems might win out?

By Jen Judson

US Army’s newest tracked vehicle will undergo initial operational test in early 2022

The U.S. Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is expected to begin initial operational testing in the beginning of 2022 followed by fielding a year later.

By Jen Judson

Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle undergoes tests at Arizona’s Yuma Proving Ground

The unarmored vehicle will be light enough to be sling loaded under a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and small enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

US Army picks 2 drones to test as Shadow replacement

After a fly-off, the Army has selected two drones to proceed into a soldier evaluation phase as the service decides how it might replace its Shadow tactical UAS.

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Global Force Symposium

It appears the Army's newest command will turn the page on past failures and convert promising R&D programs into fielded combat capabilities.

The Army is pushing forward with its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, preparing to pass through the Army Requirements Oversight Council gauntlet in April.

The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.

The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.

Army end strength will likely stay the same if budgets don't grow, but the service will do what it can to make sure numbers don't go down.

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Land Warfare Reporter Jen Judson talks to Maj. Gen. Richard “Ross” Coffman of U.S. Army Futures Command.

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The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.

The Army is taking receipt of robotic combat vehicle prototypes in order to prep them ahead of a major company-led evaluation at Fort Hood, Texas, next year.

Army end strength will likely stay the same if budgets don't grow, but the service will do what it can to make sure numbers don't go down.

Here's how the Army plans to shape a force in the Arctic with cold-weather capability to help Russia and China's increasing foothold in the region.

The exercise will span the Balkans and the Black Sea region and use key ground and maritime routes that bridge Europe, Asia and Africa.

The Army is getting closer to publishing its doctrine that -- for the first time -- addresses operating across all domains from land, air and sea to cyber and space.

How can U.S. military and industry leaders provide troops an advantage on the battlefield? Defense News explored this topic and more with Army leaders.

The U.S. Army held a rodeo to help decide the capabilities it needs in a Shadow UAS replacement. Jen Judson tells us what's under consideration.

The National Academy of Sciences is expected to issue a report on the technical feasibility of a long-range cannon that can fire artillery 1,000 nautical miles, then the Army will decide what's next.

After the Army's extended-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System experienced an anomaly during its first flight test late last year, the service and Lockheed Martin saw a successful test on March 4.

Army aviation leadership said soldiers don't want to give up any of the possible solutions that could replace Shadow after evaluating them over the course of a year. But when the competition starts, which systems might win out?

The U.S. Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is expected to begin initial operational testing in the beginning of 2022 followed by fielding a year later.

The unarmored vehicle will be light enough to be sling loaded under a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and small enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

After a fly-off, the Army has selected two drones to proceed into a soldier evaluation phase as the service decides how it might replace its Shadow tactical UAS.

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