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.
Algerian Navy Commissions Meko-Class Frigate Into Service
The Algerian Navy has commissioned into service the first of its two Meko A-200 frigates.
Kenya Begins Building Wall Along Somali Border
Kenya said the fence would limit cross-border terrorist movements and enable the country to prevent attacks.
F-35 Chief: Software Bugs No Longer a Threat To IOC
The software bugs that have plagued the F-35 program for months are largely resolved and no longer pose a threat to the Air Force’s goal of declaring its jets operational this year, according to the program chief.
Details Emerge in Secretive Chinese Drone Case
A Chinese national living in Florida was indicted on 18 counts of working as an illegal agent for China.
HASC Democrat Seeks Base Closures Law
Rep. Adam is Smith is introducing legislation that would let the Defense Department close and consolidate its domestic bases.
Lawmakers Move To Restore Army Aviation Budget Cuts
House Armed Services members want to increase purchases of UH-60 Black Hawks and AH-60 Apaches in order to save money, according to their version of the NDAA.
BRAC, OCO and Truth In Budgeting
The dirty little nonsecret of US defense budgeting is the shell game known as the overseas contingency operations (OCO) fund.
Neglected Security Policies and Ballistic Missile Defense
It's time for a new perspective on national security, focusing on a measured response that a potential enemy would not misinterpret.
Army Wants To Link All Drones on the Battlefield
The Army is working on a new interface that would improve UAS battlefield coordination.
