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.
Q&A: Raytheon CEO on Calls for Sovereignty, Moving Past Wars of Insurgency
Kennedy spoke to Defense News Executive Editor Jill Aitoro about shifts in the defense sector, interestingly, the day after the Brexit.
Russia Offers India Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
Russia has offered a nuclear aircraft carrier to India for purchase, a senior Indian Navy official said.
Lockheed Extends F-35 Cost-Cutting Initiative To Save Billions
Lockheed Martin hopes to drive F-35 unit costs to $85 million by making investments in manufacturing processes.
No System in Place To Strip Canadian F-35 Participation
There is no system in place to strip Canada of its F-35 industrial participation should it not buy the jet.
US Official: Brexit Should Not Change Military Relationship
The British vote to leave the European Union should not impact its military industrial relationship with America, according to a top US defense official.
F-35 Program Office at Odds With Air Force Over Ejection Seat
The F-35 program office will reluctantly study potential impacts to the program if the ejection seat is replaced.
Kendall: Raytheon Progress 'Mixed Bag' on OCX
Frank Kendall sees some progress on Raytheon’s GPS control station but says the program remains in trouble.
Rolls-Royce To Lend Infrastructure, Support for F135 Sustainment
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce hope to reduce sustainment costs under a new agreement announced at Farnborough.
US Firms Observing Increased Global Competitiveness
US firms must come to grips with the reality that their offset strategies have led to a growth in foreign competitors.
