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.
Growing Threats Require Critical Upper Tier Missile Defense Capabilities
As adversaries and near-peer competitors invest in in next-gen ballistic missile capabilities, the US government is moving forward with a budget that stands to weaken our upper tier missile defense arsenal.
Japan Secures SM-2 Missiles for Destroyers
The US State Department has approved an $821 million sale of 246 SM-2 air defense missiles for deployment on six of Japan’s destroyers.
Canada Casts Wide Net in Search for Fighter-Jet Replacements
The Canadian government has issued a request for information from aerospace firms about the types of fighter aircraft they could provide, a signal that an earlier proposal to acquire Boeing Super Hornet jets on an interim
Lockheed's Cash Flow Hurt by Stalled F-35 Negotiations
Lockheed has spent almost $1 billion of its own funds on F-35 production as contract negotiations drag on.
US Approves $785M Bombs Package for UAE
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates for over 14,000 Paveway guided bombs and Joint Direct Attack Munition kits worth an estimated $785 million.
Poland Plans To Spend $21B on Drones, Helos, Air Defense, Subs
The Polish Ministry of Defense aims to spend at least 83 billion zloty (US $21 billion) on acquisitions of new weapons and military equipment for the country’s armed forces, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Bartosz
Israeli Minister Rallies for Offshore Gaza Seaport
An Israeli minister said an offshore Gaza seaport should be brought up soon for Cabinet discussion.
British Navy Plans To Let ScanEagle Drone Go Next Year
Britain’s Royal Navy is to lose its only remotely piloted air systems capability when the current arrangement with Boeing to operate the ScanEagle platform expires next year.
Israeli Official Warns West Against Embracing Iran
Israel’s national security adviser warned Tuesday that the year-old nuclear deal between Iran and world powers has emboldened Tehran’s support for terror organizations worldwide.
