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.
US Army 'Dumb' 155mm Rounds Get Smart
The US Army has awarded Orbital ATK with a $120 million contract modification to make kits that turn conventional 155mm artillery into a near-precision shell.
Graham: GOP Needs One Dem Vote on Iran
Senate Republicans are one vote shy of the threshold needed to override a presidential veto on a bill requiring congressional approval of a deal with Iran, says Sen. Lindsey Graham.
World Events, F-35 Delays Drive Hornet Push
The US Navy's case for requesting more Boeing-made F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters rests with two issues: requirements and replacements.
Finmeccanica CEO Addresses Company's Debt
In a frank speech about the Italian group's problems, Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti said he had his work cut out as he undertakes a rationalization program.
Poland To Launch Sub Tender, Eyes Tomahawks
Poland's Ministry of Defense is planning to launch a much-awaited tender to acquire new submarines in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to Deputy Defense Minister Maciej Jankowski.
Italy Produces First F-35 Outside US
The first joint strike fighter assembled outside the US rolled off an assembly line in Italy on Thursday, Lockheed Martin said in a statement
USAF Looks to Outsource Wideband Satcom Ops
The US Air Force is considering handing day-to-day operations of its Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) constellation to a commercial partner by 2016, a top service official said Wednesday.
Senate Budget Mark Up Likely Next Week
Senate Budget Committee leaders hope to take up their much-anticipated 2016 federal spending resolution next week, and have it on the floor later this month.
Russia Launches 'Year of Friendship' with North Korea
Russia on Wednesday said it was kicking off a "year of friendship" with totalitarian North Korea as ties with the West languish over Ukraine.
