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.
German Navy Rescued Over 10,000 Migrants in 2015
Germany's navy said Saturday it rescued over 10,000 migrants at sea this year, including more than 500 people off the coast of Libya on Christmas Day.
Reliance Defence, Russia's AlmazAntey Partner on Air Defense Systems for India
Reliance Defence signed a manufacturing and maintenance deal with Russia's AlmazAntey Thursday in Moscow to jointly develop and maintain a variety of air defense and radar systems for the Indian defense forces.
France Plans More Anti-ISIS Surveillance Flights
The French Air Force says it flew at least two intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions last month over two Libyan towns that are strongholds of the Islamic State group (IS) to gather information on troop movements and map out possible targets for airstrikes.
Army Releases RFP for DCGS-A Increment 2
WASHINGTON — The Army put its request for proposals for the next version of its intelligence analysis framework out on the street today, marking an important step for a long-under-fire program.
France Awards 17-Year Satellites Contract
France awarded Dec. 22 a 17-year contract for production and support of two new-generation military communications satellites, reported to be worth €3.8 billion, the procurement office said..
Australia Considers More Chinooks
The Defense Security Co-operation Agency notified US Congress on of a potential Foreign Military Sales program sale of three Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters to Australia.
Germany Pulls Patriot Systems From Turkey
After a three-year deployment Germany has withdrawn its Patriot air and anti-missile defense systems from Turkish soil.
Turkey Picks Otokar for $52M Armored Vehicle Contract
Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer Otokar won a contract from the Turkish government to supply an unspecified number of vehicles to the Turkish military, the company announced Dec. 22.
Omnibus Includes Language to Potentially Speed FMS Process
The omnibus bill increased spending authorities for the State Department's Special Defense Acquisition Fund from $100 million to $900 million.
