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.
NATO Members Face Hard Budget Choices, Official Says
A top NATO official has conceded that the alliance would have to settle for "less of the pie" in the future due to conflicting spending priorities for its members.
Welsh: F-22 Restart for US Air Force Not 'A Wild Idea'
The idea of an F-22 revival could actually be gaining traction this year in Congress.
US Army To Brief Industry on Future of Network Modernization
The Army is holding an industry forum next month to brief industry on its future network modernization plans and priorities.
India May Downsize Army To Pay For Weapons
Indian Army chief Gen. Dalbir Singh has ordered a study that could lead to a reduction in the number of noncombat troops.
South Korea Picks GE To Provide Engines for Fighters
South Korea has chosen US conglomerate General Electric (GE) over a European competitor as the preferred bidder to supply engines for a multibillion-dollar fighter jet project, government officials said.
Raytheon-Jordan Border Defense Against ISIS Enters Final Phase
Come August, the Raytheon-Jordanian industry team will start transitioning full sustainment operations to the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Driven by B-21, Annual Bomber Spending Spikes to $11B
The Pentagon’s annual bomber spending spike is driven primarily by the updated cost estimate to design and build the B-21.
Finland Privatizing Portion of Defense Company Patria
Finnish state-owned defense manufacturer Patria on Wednesday announced a plan to privatize a portion of the company by selling it to Kongsberg, a partially state-owned defense company in Norway.
Vietnam May Request F-16s, P-3 Orions From US
A US defense industry source indicates Hanoi is seeking to improve its air defense and maritime security capabilities.
