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.
BAE, Northrop Partner With UK Agency for F-35 Bid
A team involving BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman and the Defence Electronics and Components Agency are expected to submit a proposal to the F-35 Joint Program Office in August.
US Carrier Ike Joins ISIS Fight From the Mediterranean
The Ike has joined the ISIS fight.
US Destroyer Came 'Dangerously Close' to Russian Ship: Moscow
Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday accused an American destroyer of coming dangerously close to a Russian frigate in the Mediterranean Sea, calling the incident a "gross violation" of international agreements.
State Department’s Gottemoeller Named Deputy at NATO
Rose Gottemoller, the State Department’s head on military issues. has been named the number two official at NATO.
Analysis: Israel-Turkey Accord Will Not Signal Near-Term Revival of Defense Ties
Officials and experts in Israel warn that strategic cooperation between Israel and Turkey, if and when it resumes, will be focused on regional stability and safety measures to be conducted primarily in the context of the US-Israel or NATO alliance.
Israel, Turkey Announce Reconciliation Deal
Israel and Turkey announced Monday a reconciliation deal that both sides claim will normalize relations.
India Seeks Predator Drones from US
Within days of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington this month, and membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime secured, New Delhi has sought to buy Predator drones from the United States.
India Continues NSG Membership Push, Despite Local and Chinese Opposition
A senior official with India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that "New Delhi will push ahead," adding that India is "likely to get the entry at the next NSG meeting by the end of the year."
Warsaw Summit Preview: Many Interests, with Deterrence at Core
Many nations are going in the Warsaw Summit with their own agendas, driven primarily by regional focuses.
