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.
Autonomous tech can help keep US homeland safe, NORAD’s VanHerck says
“I think the future of homeland defense is vastly different than what we see today,” Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck told Congress.
Air Force CROWS wants to expand cyber defenses within Space Force
The Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems works with acquisition and test teams to ensure old and new platforms are protected against cyber threats.
First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense
Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.
Pentagon selects Defense Innovation Unit director
The organization has been without a formal leader since September 2022.
SVB demise drew quick response from Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit
Prior to the government’s decision to intervene, DIU considered whether the agency has any tools to support defense startups exposed by the bank's failure.
US sent ‘hunt-forward’ team to Albania in wake of Iranian cyberattacks
Iran targeted Albanian networks in July and September, forcing offline key government services including the Total Information Management System.
Paramount to make blades for Africa’s Mi-type helicopters in UAE
There are more than 23 operators of Mi-type helicopters across the continent.
Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target tracking
Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.
US Army consolidates network modernization efforts into single office
The shift in responsibility coincides with the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a unified network, linking in-the-field with back-at-home.
