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.
Army Weighing THAAD Deployments in Europe, Middle East
A possible deployment of the Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System to South Korea is still being discussed, but the service is also looking at possibly sending THAAD batteries to the European and Central Command areas of operations, the commanding general of Army Space and Missile Defense Command said.
Italian Air Force Doubles M-346 Fleet to 18
The contract covers logistic support and “an additional development phase” in training related to digital training aids, simulators and infrastructure at the Italian Air Force’s Lecce base in southern Italy where the M-346s are based.
UK Extends Work on Anti-Submarine Frigate Program
The Ministry of Defence and shipbuilder BAE Systems are being coy about when the warship's production will get underway.
State Dept. Official: Foreign Weapon Sales Reform Unnecessary
A top state official called complaints that foreign weapons sales move too slowly a "mythology."
New Royal New Zealand Air Force Chief Appointed
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said Davies would be promoted to Air Vice Marshal at a "formal command appointment ceremony" on April.20.
Italy Selects New Air Force Chief
The Italian government on Monday named Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli, the current deputy chief of the Italian general staff, as the next chief of the Italian Air Force, replacing Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, who has reached the end of his mandate.
Air Force Delays T-X Solicitation; FOC Shifts Two Years
The Air Force has delayed a key milestone for its T-X advanced trainer by three months in order to refine the industry solicitation.
Indian Navy Retires Sea Harriers
The pilots of the Sea Harriers are now being trained to fly the Russian MiG 29K fighter aircraft.
What’s Left on the Air Force Checklist To Make F-35s Operational?
The Air Force plans to declare initial operating capability for its new F-35A jets by the end of 2016. Here's what they have left to do.
