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.
Pentagon: 5 Chinese Naval Ships Spotted In Bering Sea
The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed the presence of five Chinese naval vessels in the Bering Sea between Russia and Alaska, which US President Barack Obama is currently visiting.
US Senator Backs B-1 Bombers for Israel
Regardless of how Congress votes on the Iran deal, Sen. Tom Cotton says most members want to strengthen Israeli security
Pending Elections Cast Uncertainty Over Top Turkish Programs
Most of Turkey’s top priority, indigenous programs are being dragged into further delays as the country faces elections.
On Eve Of Talks, Libya's Tripoli Authorities Undecided On Joining
TRIPOLI — Libya's Tripoli-based authorities said Wednesday they had not yet decided whether to take part in crucial peace talks, a day before their expected start in Geneva.
Vietnam Marks 70 Years Since Declaring Independence From France
Vietnam's president on Wednesday urged further modernization of the armed forces in the face of growing maritime territorial disputes as the nation celebrated 70 years since it declared independence from France.
Airbus Enlarges A400M Facilities in Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has increased its facilities for the A400M military transport plane program in Seville
NATO Activates Six Command Units On Eastern Flank With Russia
NATO on Tuesday activated command units in six central and eastern European members to boost defense amid regional tensions over Russia's actions in Ukraine, Lithuania's defence ministry said.
US: N. Korea Would Have 'No Chance' In A Conflict With South
North Korea would have no chance of defeating its southern neighbor and its allies in a conflict, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday, days after the peninsula appeared on the brink of armed conflict.
US Warns South Sudan Warring Parties On Ceasefire
The United States on Tuesday warned both sides fighting in South Sudan to down arms or face sanctions that have already been authorized by the UN Security Council.
