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.
US Troops Begin Training Ukrainian Regular Forces
US military experts on Monday began training Ukrainian soldiers and special operations forces in the war-torn country, the Pentagon said.
McCain: ULA Is 'Manufacturing a Crisis' for Military Space Launch
Just days after United Launch Alliance dropped out of the Pentagon’s competition to send satellites into space, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee accused the Boeing and Lockheed Martin joint venture of attempting to “manufacture a crisis” for military space launch.
McCain to Obama: Sanction Chinese Hackers
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants US President Barack Obama to take a hard line on Chinese cyber espionage.
Royal Navy To Reduce Frigate Buy, Design Lighter Warship
The Royal Navy has cut plans to build 13 Type 26 frigates to eight and will launch a concept phase to design lighter ships.
Will Paris Attacks Spur Congress To Hike Defense Spending?
Though the president and congressional leadership have a two-year budget deal in hand that was touted for creating stability and predictability for the Pentagon, Sen. John McCain, as chairman of the Senate Armed Service Committee, has signaled that the defense budget’s half-trillion-dollar top-line for 2017 should be revised upward in light of the Paris attacks.
Britain's Cameron To Pledge Extra £12 Billion for Defence
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron will promise an additional £12 billion (US $18.2 billion) to strengthen the defense forces when he unveils a five-year strategic review on Monday, according to a government statement.
Japan Links Australian Submarine Bid To Regional Security
Japan's defense minister urged Australia Sunday to award a huge submarine contract to his country, saying such a deal would help bolster regional security.
Japan Backs US South China Sea Operations
Japan on Sunday backed the United States sailing warships close to disputed land in the South China Sea but said it had no plans to send its own maritime forces to support the operation.
Spain To Buy Four MQ-9 Reapers for $168.2 Million
The Spanish government will buy four General Atomics MQ-9 Reapers for $168.2 million.
