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.
Commentary: Political Choices Shape Industry, Not Mergers
Over the past several years, Pentagon leaders have warned big defense industry companies not to merge with each other.
Northrop Grumman Wins Air Force's Long Range Strike Bomber Contract
Northrop Grumman has won the right to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation bomber.
Border Post Attack Kills Pakistani Paramilitary Soldiers
At least seven Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed Tuesday by fire from across the Afghan-Pakistan border
US Strikes Drop in Syria as Russia Digs In
US airstrikes in Syria have slowed considerably since Russian intervention, data shows
Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion Heavy-Lift Helicopter Finishes First Flight
WASHINGTON — The CH-53K King Stallion, the Marine Corps' next-generation heavy-lift helicopter, took its first flight Tuesday at Sikorsky's test facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fallon: Britain To Keep Troops In Afghanistan Into 2016
LONDON — Britain will keep its current level of 450 troops on non-combat missions in Afghanistan through 2016, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said in a written statement to parliament on Tuesday.
Turkish Police Order 6 UAVs To Boost Intel
The Turkish police have ordered six drones and four ground control stations, with deliveries scheduled for 2016
China Accused of Trying To Acquire Fighter Engines, UAV
China accused of attempting to steal advanced fighter aircraft engines and an unmanned aerial vehicle
Failure To Obtain Ammo Export OK Hits Chemring Profits
Failure to secure US approval for a 40mm ammunition sale to the Middle East has triggered financial problems for Chemring.
