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.
Silvus and Kagwerks marry radios, chest rigs for battle communications
Silvus Technologies in January announced a $3.5 million deal with the U.S. Army's PEO C3T for StreamCaster radios and expanded operational testing.
Sea-Air-Space 2024: All the cutting-edge tech at Navy’s largest show
From an eclipse that yanked attendees to the waterfront to a surprise appearance by Lance Cpl. Chesty XVI, here’s what you may have missed.
Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft
The launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
Project Overmatch’s Small says EW is ‘killer app’ for unmanned tech
The Navy is investing in unmanned systems — on the water, as well as above and below it — to augment existing and near-future firepower.
Space Force picks satellite providers for rapid delivery mission
The Victus Haze responsive space mission is slated to launch in 2025 with a focus on real-time threat response.
Secretive US cyber force deployed 22 times to aid foreign governments
“Enhancing the security of government, private sector and critical infrastructure systems grows ever more imperative,” said Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh.
Space Force lays out commercial partnerships plan to speed procurement
The long-awaited document provides a broad look at the service’s vision for a more integrated space architecture, but is light on funding details.
Information warfare becoming a critical submarine capability: Aeschbach
"We are in demand, more in demand than we’ve ever been, and that will continue to increase," Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach said at the Sea-Air-Space confab.
Spy agency eyes May launch of first proliferated constellation
The launch is one of six planned for this year to support the NRO's push to increase the number of satellites it has in orbit.
