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.
GD, Rockwell and Harris To Build Manpack Radios for Army
General Dynamics, Rockwell Collins and Harris Corporation have received awards from the Army to build Manpack radios that can be mounted on a vehicle or carried in a rucksack.
Honeywell Goes Public With UTC Overtures
Dueling SEC filings by Honeywell and United Technologies Corp. on Feb. 26 could point to a possible hostile takeover attempt.
Challenges Await New Boeing Defense Head
When Leanne Caret assumes the leadership of Boeing’s defense on March 1, substantial challenges will be waiting.
Hypersonic Missiles Could Be Operational in 2020s, General Says
Hypersonic missiles could be here faster than you know it.
Boeing, Lockheed Decline Lawsuit over B-21 Bomber
Boeing and Lockheed will not pursue a lawsuit against the US Air Force over its decision to award its next-gen bomber.
US Air Force: Old Systems Must Retire as New Ones Emerge
Commanders are grappling with what this future technology means for the US Air Force's legacy fleets.
DCNS and Thales report 2015 results
Defense systems company Thales sees buoyant business prospects, while naval shipbuilder DCNS met a pledge and reported a return to profit for 2015, following a loss in the previous year.
On Nuclear Weapons, Hill Shows Bipartisan Support
There does not seem to be much opposition on the Hill to plans to modernize the nuclear triad, at least not yet.
UK Defense Minister Pushes for Trident Missile-Equipped Subs
UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne has published a blog entry on the Conservative Home website laying out why the government is pushing ahead with a program to build a new generation of nuclear missile submarines.
