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.
French Military Aid Request Backed by EU After Paris Attacks
EU nations on Tuesday unanimously backed a French request for support with military missions in the wake of the Paris attacks.
ULA Pulls Out of DoD’s Space Launch Competition
ULA’s surprise announcement paves the way for SpaceX to win its first military space launch contract.
Boeing’s KC-46 Tanker Completes Key Flight Tests
The test plane’s 20th flight on Thursday marked the completion of a series of flight tests that validated the plane’s initial airworthiness to conduct aerial refueling operations, Boeing spokesman Charles Ramey told Defense News.
India-China Talks Fail To Make Progress on Border Dispute
Defense-level talks held Monday between India and China failed to make any progress on a long-standing boundary dispute
UK To Hike Spending on Cyber, Intel, Spec Ops
Britain is raising spending on special forces, intelligence agencies and cybersecurity
Beyond US Budget Deal, Defense Faces Uncertainty
WASHINGTON — When the two-year federal budget pact announced earlier this month hewed fairly closely to the president’s requested defense budget, defense hawks and industry leaders applauded.
Crack Discovered on F-35C Test Plane Wing Spar
Inspectors found a small crack in one of the wing spars of an F-35C carrier variant test plane
New Details Emerge On LRS-B Subcontractors
The GAO’s decision on an industry protest will determine which subcontractors develop building blocks of the next-generation bomber
Obama To Visit Philippine Navy Flagship
US President Barack Obama will on Tuesday visit the Philippine Navy's flagship, the White House said, seeking to highlight American commitment to regional maritime security.
