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.
Honeywell No Longer Pursuing United Technologies
Honeywell has abandoned its efforts to acquire United Technology Corp., the company announced Tuesday.
US, Israel Start Delivering David’s Sling System to Israel Air Force
Major components of the David’s Sling Weapon System are being delivered to the Israel Air Force
US Army Seeks New Stryker Capability Beyond Bigger Gun
The Army is looking beyond carrying out an urgent request to equip Stryker units in Europe with a medium-caliber cannon by scouring the industry for capability upgrades.
Pentagon Awards Contract To Sell Smart Bombs to Turkey
The Pentagon awarded a $682.9 million contract to sell to Turkey an unspecified quantity of smart bombs through a Foreign Military Sales scheme.
Commentary: Resist Call To Eliminate Minuteman Force
Former US Defense Secretary William Perry has called elimination of the nuclear land-based force of 450 Minuteman missiles
Interview: Ahmed Bin Adi
Ahmed Bin Adi, CEO of Al Tail Technical Services, a subsidiary of the Emirates Defense Industries Corp.
Commentary: Putin’s Options for Cyber Escalation Over Ukraine
Part of the Ukrainian power grid was recently taken down by a cyber attack, almost certainly by Russian hackers with ties to the Kremlin, the first time there has been such a determined wartime attack.
Commentary: The Iranian American Moment
Iranian Americans should continue pushing for reforms in Iran to bring stability to the region
Turkey Grants BMC Land To Relocate, Build $430M Plant
He said BMC will invest 1.3 billion liras (approximately $430 million) in its new plant and employ 4,000 personnel.
