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.
Turkey Mideast Allies Rally Behind Erdogan, Critics Silent
Turkey's regional allies condemned a deadly but foiled coup attempt by a faction of the Army against the president's rule, while his opponents abroad kept silent.
Turkish Military Declares Martial Law; PM Says Coup Attempt Will Fail
Both the Turkish prime minister and the Turkish military claimed Friday that a coup attempt had taken place, but it was not immediately clear who had seized control of the country.
Ukrainian Nationalists Claim Cyberattack on Polish Defense Ministry
A group of hackers claims it has gained access to the servers of Poland’s Ministry of Defence, from where the group alleges to have collected classified information.
US Army Moves To Improve Electronic-Warfare Tactics
The Army doesn’t need the Russians to jam its electronic equipment when it can do itself, according to the US Army's Electronic Warfare Division chief.
Israel Balks at Obama’s New 10-Year Aid Offer
Israel’s finance minister and officers on the Israel Defense Forces' General Staff have urged the country's prime minister to accept the US proposed package.
After Brexit, Keep Calm and Carry On
To be expected, amid flybys and chalet meetings, Brexit hung over Farnborough like a tethered aerostat.
Piaggio Aero UAV Deliveries Set Back by Prototype Crash
Deliveries of the Piaggio Aero P1HH UAV to the Italian Air Force will be delayed by two months following the crash of a prototype in the Mediterranean in May, the firm said at the Farnborough Air Show on July 14.
Leonardo-Finmeccanica Sees US Coast Guard’s C-27J as Calling Card in Canada
The Coast Guard deployment of C-27Js may be a calling card for Leonardo-Finmeccanica in Canada, but Airbus was keen to point out that its contender, the C-295, is already fully prepared for its new mission.
Airbus Signs With Roketsan To Add Missiles, Bombs to C-295
Airbus and Turkey’s Roketsan signed an MOU to team on the design, integration and testing of Roketsan weapons.
