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.
Space Systems Command finalized, coming in early 2021
The U.S. Space Force plans to set up the second of three commands in 2021, which will oversee the service's acquisitions.
Space Command calls out another Russian anti-satellite weapon test
U.S. Space Command says it's the second test this year of a missile that can destroy satellites in low Earth orbit.
Space Force selects new prototype consortium manager
The Space Enterprise Consortium Reloaded is set to funnel up to $12 billion to rapid prototyping efforts over the next 10 years.
After months of delays, spy agency launches 5th mission of 2020
The National Reconnaissance Office launched a new classified national security payload Dec. 10.
Trump administration releases national space policy
The policy cements the newly established U.S. Space Force's role, while further clarifying the outgoing administration's approach to national security in space.
Space Operations Command takes over final AEHF satellite
The sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites is expected to receive operational acceptance by the end of the year.
Space Force declares anti-spoofing GPS signal operational
The U.S. Space Force has declared operational acceptance for M-Code Early Use.
Is a shared lab the next step in Project Convergence?
In addition to the annual Project Convergence demonstrations, Brigadier General Ross Coffman wants a joint laboratory where the services can work together on connecting their systems.
US sees ‘important progress’ in Helsinki nuclear arms talks
Monday’s talks are thought to have focused on producing a new agreement to replace, or to extend, the New START treaty that expires in February.
