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.
Taiwan Arrests Alleged Chinese Spy
Taiwan has arrested an alleged Chinese spy, the first such apprehension in Taiwan in decades, according to the National Security Bureau.
Commentary: Putting Boots on the Ground
Well into the second decade of the 21st century, the future employment of the US Army remains in doubt.
Commentary: US Satellite Needs
The 2011 National Security Space Strategy (NSSS) for protecting US space capabilities, passed in 2011, contained various elements, including developing international norms of behavior, building commercial and international coalitions, enhancing the resilience of space capabilities, deterring aggression against critical space systems, and preparing to defeat attacks and operate in a degraded space environment.
Editorial: Ensure Success of New Frigates
After years of criticism, debate and angst, the US Navy appears to — finally — have embraced the littoral combat ships that will prove to be a critical element of its surface force.
Canadian Spec Ops Involved in Iraq Firefight
Canadian special operations forces have been involved in a deadly firefight with Islamic State (IS) fighters in Iraq, a top Canadian general said on Monday.
Fourth Pakistani Reactor Meets Long-Term Goal
News that the fourth reactor at Pakistan's Khushab nuclear facility is now operational marks the fulfillment of Pakistan's long-term goal to establish a plutonium-based nuclear deterrent.
Poland Launches Tactical Drone Tender
Poland's Ministry of Defense has launched a tender to acquire 12 sets of middle-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicles and 15 sets of mini-UAVs for the armed forces.
Abe, Netanyahu See Different Hurdles to Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, spoke here Monday of their shared commitment to peace and regional security, yet diverged in the hot-button issues they chose to flag as obstacles to realizing common goals.
A-10 Performing 11 Percent of Anti-ISIS Sorties
The A-10 Warthog jet has performed 11 percent of US Air Force sorties against the Islamic State militant group, also known as ISIS, according to service figures.
