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 Gen. Joseph Votel Officially Named as CENTCOM Nominee
Army Gen. Joseph Votel has officially been named as the next nominee for US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Philippines Seeks Joint Patrols With US in South China Sea
MANILA — The Philippines has called for joint patrols with the United States in the disputed South China Sea, where Manila has festering territorial dispute with Beijing, a defense department spokesman said Thursday.
Orbital ATK, SpaceX To Build US Air Force Rocket Engine Prototypes
The US Air Force has awarded Orbital ATK and Elon Musk’s SpaceX contracts to develop prototypes of rocket engines.
Swedish Government Examines Return of Conscription
The Swedish government could be forced to reintroduce consider the reintroduction of compulsory national service
Defense Outlays Flat in 4Q 2015
Defense Department spending remained relatively flat in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared with a year earlier, according to data released Wednesday by the US Treasury Department.
Lawmaker to Pentagon: Did Iran Seizure of US Navy Boat Net Classified Tech?
WASHINGTON — A member of the US House Armed Services Committee, Rep.
Commentary: US Is More Secure Without New, Nuclear-armed Cruise Missile
The Obama administration wants to build a new aircraft-launched, nuclear-armed cruise missile—the Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO)—which will be significantly more capable than the nuclear-armed, air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) scheduled for reti
Report: A-10 Retirement Indefinitely Delayed
As predicted by Air Combat Command commander Gen.
Iran Releases US Navy Crews Held for 16 Hours
Wednesday morning, Iran released 10 American sailors unharmed whose riverine boats drifted near Iranian waters, ending nearly 16 hours of tense negotiations.
