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.
Finmeccanica CEO Continues Leadership Overhaul
The shedding of senior management at Italy’s Finmeccanica proceeds apace,
UAE Military MRO Companies Seek Broader Market
UAE-based military MRO and logistics companies are looking to expand their reach beyond the local market
UAE's Operational Success Credited to Joint Logistics Model
In less than 10 years, the United Arab Emirates has expanded its projection capabilities exponentially through a public-private partnership program and reinventing its military logistics model.
Turkey on Lookout for Anti-Terror Systems
Hit by three major terror attacks since last October, Turkey’s top security officials are moving to build a better homeland security system designed to preemptively strike potential terrorists.
Israel's Angst Over Qatar Sale Could End Boeing’s F-15 Line
Israel’s opposition to Qatar buying F-15SE Silent Eagles could close Boeing’s venerable F-15 production line in Missouri
Canadian Aggressor Fleet Deal Could Open Doors Overseas
Firms are battling to win a billion dollar contract to provide Canada’s military with an aggressor aircraft training fleet
Saudi Warplanes Arrive at Turkish Airbase
A batch of four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets of the Royal Saudi Air Force arrived Feb. 26 at the Incirlik airbase in southern Turkey, officials said.
Estonian Military Eyes $902M Acquisitions By 2020
Planned procurement includes drones, long-range anti-tank missile systems, personal weapons and munitions.
Russia Halts All Syria Bombing Sorties to Avoid 'Mistakes'
The Russian military said its warplanes suspended all sorties over Syria on Saturday in line with a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia and the United States, to avoid any "bombing mistakes".
