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.
Budget Uncertainty Dampens Promising Procurement
At AUSA, the Army affirmed its commitment to several nearer-term vehicle procurements and buying a future helo in the 2030s.
Russian Challenge May Bolster Turkish Ties With West
Russia-Turk tensions sparked by incidents along Turkey's Syrian border could boost Turkey’s procurement ties with the West
US Military Intensifies Cooperation With Israel
The US and Israel are marking a jam-packed week of military-to-military cooperation that cuts across all services and command echelon.
Italy Blocks Indian Application to MTCR
Italy has blocked India’s application to join a key missile and UAV technology control committee.
Finnish Defense Facing New Wave of Cuts
The significant spending increase sought by Finland’s Armed Forces Command is unlikely to happen in 2016.
Attack on Ankara Reveals Turkish Vulnerabilities
Two important messages are emerging after the Ankara attack: Turkey’s assertive Middle East policy since the Arab Spring's aftermath has created major threats to homeland security; and the country is not sufficiently prepared for terror threats in urban areas.
Domestic Firm Shares $1B Indian Gun Tender With Korean Partner
Private sector Larsen & Toubro, jointly with South Korea's Samsung, will build the Indian Army's next 155mm howitzer.
Beijing Tries To Soothe South China Sea Jitters
BEIJING — Beijing sought to soothe tensions over its South China Sea claims Saturday, saying it will avoid the use of force in the region as the US ponders sending warships close to territory claimed by the Asian giant.
Onera Explores Mach-8 Missile Engine Technology
Onera, which bills itself as the French aerospace lab, is exploring engine technology to fly a missile at Mach 8 and beyond
