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.
Lockheed Looks To Build Polish Black Hawks
The possibility of Poland purchasing Black Hawk helicopters and AW149 helicopters from AgustaWestland has reemerged as the new defense minister there plans to decrease the amount of Caracal EC725 helicopters the country had planned to buy from Airbus
Counter-Fire Radar Struggles Against Volley-Fired Mortars
A rapidly fielded counter-fire radar was not able to detect and differentiate volley-fired mortars, the Pentagon’s chief weapons tester has found, but the Army says it has a plan to fix the problem.
Ukraine Launches First Military UAV To Combat Insurgents
The first batch of three drones was supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukrobonoprom said in a statement.
Now Owned by Chinese Company, Yacht-Builder Pitches Italian Navy on Patrol Vessels
In a first for Italy, a historic local luxury yacht builder that has been bought by a Chinese state company is seeking orders from the Italian Navy for fast patrol vessels.
Russia and UAE Discuss Terrorism in Libya and Intelligence Ties
Russian and United Arab Emirates officials discussed the compounding issues in Libya and the enhancement of their military and intelligence ties during a visit to the UAE by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Turkey Mulling Purchase of Two More AEW&C Aircraft
Turkey’s military and procurement authorities are mulling to exercise a follow-on order option in their airborne early warning and control contract.
US Senators Scrutinize Canadian Plans To Settle Syrian Refugees
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to admit 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February has raised questions for the US Senate Homeland Security Committee, with some senators worried that the plan may pose a threat to national security.
US Drone Crashes in Turkey
A US military predator drone crashed Wednesday in southern Turkey, Turkish authorities said.
Thornberry to Introduce Acquisition Reform Bill
WASHINGTON — House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry said his committee will introduce legislation in March aimed at making changes to the Pentagon’s buying system.
