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.
Turkey Drives Hard Bargain Over Crucial Missile Deal
Turkey has alarmed fellow NATO members by raising the prospect of handing China a multi-billion dollar missile contract, yet the long-running saga is far from over and Ankara may just be trading for a better deal.
Israel DM: Glitch in Arrow 2 Missile Fixed
A glitch that prevented the Israeli Arrow-2 missile defense system from intercepting its intended target was corrected, Defense Ministry officials said Tuesday.
Lithuania To Reinstate Conscription Following Ukraine Crisis
Lithuania plans to reinstate conscription later this year over fears surrounding Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.
Obama Envoy Murky on ISIS War's Span, Scope
The White House's Islamic War coordinator was unable Wednesday to assuage Senate Democrats' concerns about what constitutes an "enduring" ground operation.
James: RD-180 Replacement Deadline Tight
A congressional mandate to stop using the Russian-made RD-180 engine for military space launches by 2019 may not be realistic, the Air Force's top official warned Wednesday.
Damen Becoming a Mideast Establishment
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde is expanding its influence in the Arabian Gulf region with an agreement to design and build two high-speed offshore patrol vessels for the UAE Coast Guard.
UAE Purchases Hostile Fire Warning Systems
The United Arab Emirates armed forces' Joint Aviation Command (JAC) is concluding a $52.27 million deal with Florida-based Orbital ATK Defense Electronic Systems for acoustic hostile fire warning systems.
Airbus Expects New A400M Export Sale in 2015
Christian Scherer, Airbus Defense & Space's executive vice president of marketing & sales, said today that he expected an export order for the A400M airlifter by the end of the year — the first since Malaysia signed for four aircraft in December 2005.
House Republicans Stand Firm in DHS Standoff
US House Republicans emerged from a Wednesday morning caucus hearing defiant, saying the Senate should pass a Homeland Security funding bill before they show their hand.
