Recap: Highlights from the US Army’s 2025 conference in Washington
The Army continues to transform, with efforts focused on next-gen weaponry, long-range artillery, unmanned systems and much more.
Unmanned
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
Lockheed Files Injunction To Stop Work On JLTV
Lockheed Martin has filed a preliminary injunction with the US Court of Federal Claims that if granted would mean the Army and Oshkosh would have to stop production of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
How United Is Saudi Arabia's New Anti-Terror Coalition?
A new Saudi anti-terrorism coalition is struggling with confusion before it even gets off the ground.
Congress Passes $1.1T Spending Bill
The US Congress overwhelmingly passed the $1.15 trillion omnibus spending measure that contained $572.7 billion for defense in a succession of votes in the House and Senate.
Pentagon Chief in Afghanistan As Violence Escalates
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan Friday for meetings with military commanders, as the security situation deteriorates with a surge in Taliban attacks and the creeping emergence of the Islamic State group.
Polish Defense Minister Says Raid On NATO Center Agreed With Slovakia
Poland’s Defense Ministry officials raided NATO’s Counter-Intelligence Center of Excellence in Warsaw on Friday at about 1:30 a.m. GMT in the assistance of military police to replace its head, Colonel Krzysztof Dusza.
Pentagon Releases First Batch of Carter Emails
The Pentagon has released a batch of emails improperly sent by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter from a personal email account, revealing concerns at the White House about leaks and discussions from Carter about future appointees.
Air Force Nuclear War Game Tests Future Bomber Fleet
It is the year 2030, and the US Air Force is facing a nuclear war.
Germany's Army To Procure 131 New Boxer Armored Personnel Carriers
Plans to provide the German Army 131 more Boxer armored personnel carriers have passed the German Bundestag.
Army Commission to Unveil Recommendations on Jan. 28
The National Commission on the Future of the Army will publicly unveil its wide-ranging recommendations on Jan. 28, the commission’s leader ret. Army Gen. Carter Ham said today.
