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.
Column: Defense Dollars for Votes
There was no Frank Underwood from Season 1 of the Netflix series "House of Cards" twisting the arms of headstrong pro-military colleagues last week in some humid House anteroom.
From IAI to the Knesset
Another Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) figure will be sworn into Israel's 20th Knesset come the end of the month, but this one plans to resign from the company before then.
IAI Labor Chief Helped Propel Netanyahu's Win
Among those who helped propel Benjamin Netanyahu into his fourth term as Israeli prime minister last week is a dual-hatted Likud lawmaker and longtime labor union boss from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
House Aides Preview Major Pentagon Reforms
Reform of the Pentagon's weapons buying habits will lead Rep. Mac Thornberry's agenda as head of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) say committee aides, a long-term plan the Texas Republican will formally outline on Monday at a Washington think tank.
Companies Eye Canadian Shipbuilding Support
International companies see the potential for billions of dollars in service support contracts under Canada's fleet rebuilding program.
Private Yards Recommended for Indian Sub Deal
Only private shipyards will receive a tender to make six air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines if the Defence Ministry follows the recommendations of an expert committee, an MoD source said.
Saudi, UAE Influence Grows With Purchases
The political influence of two of the world's biggest arms buyers is growing throughout major capitals in the world as their defense budgets continue to increase.
Canadian AF Establishes Simulation Strategy
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has released its first long-term simulation strategy, paving the way for the spending of hundreds of millions of dollars on new training initiatives
'No Turning Back' for IMI Sale
Israel has passed the point of no return in its plans to sell Israel Military Industries (IMI) to the highest qualified bidder by the end of this year, according to the man charged with overseeing privatization of the nation's oldest defense firm.
