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.
Fusion or Fission: What To Do About North Korea’s Bomb?
North Korea’s nuclear test Jan. 6 re-awakened debate in Washington over what to do about Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
White House Casts Doubt on North Korean H-Bomb Claim
The White House reacted to North Korean claims of a hydrogen bomb detonation Wednesday by casting doubt, while Republicans in Congress urged a tough response.
Army's CIRCM Program Moves Forward After Award Protest
The Army is resuming work to build a new infrared-guided missile countermeasure system for aircraft
US Joint Chiefs Head in Ankara to Discuss ISIS, Sectarian Tensions
The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in the Turkish capital to discuss "various aspects" of the allied fight against the Islamic State group.
SpaceX's Reusable Rocket: The 'Holy Grail' of Space Flight?
SpaceX's historic landing of a reusable rocket booster sets the stage for a new era in US access to space and likely marks the beginning of the end of the disposable launcher.
Pakistan Signs JF-17 Agreement With Sri Lanka
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement for an initial eight JF-17 Thunder multi role combat aircraft.
Germany to send 550 More Troops to Mali, Iraq Missions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet decided Wednesday to deploy an additional 550 troops to missions against jihadi fighters in Mali and Iraq.
Monitors Will Determine if North Korea's Nuke Blast Was an H-Bomb
The United States and its allies should be able to determine within weeks whether North Korea's nuclear test invovled a hydrogen bomb, as it claimed, or a far less powerful atomic bomb using a network of seismic and other devices.
Report: Special Operations Head Next CENTCOM Chief
President Barack Obama will nominate Gen. Joseph Votel as the next head of CENTCOM, according to a report.
