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.
BAE Systems To Deliver AAVs to Brazilian Marine Corps
Brazilian Marine Corps amphibious assault capabilities are set to be increased following the award of a $82 million deal with the US arm of BAE Systems.
France Orders 7 More Tiger Attack Helicopters
France ordered a further seven Tiger attack helicopters.
France, Russia To 'Strengthen' Information Exchange on IS
Russia and France have agreed to bolster efforts to share intelligence relating to the Islamic State jihadist group after the two countries vowed to cooperate militarily on the issue.
President Says Philippines To Spend $1.8B on Military Modernization
Philippine President Benigno Aquino promised Monday that 83.9 billion pesos ($1.77 billion) allocated for military modernization projects would be spent by 2017 as the country faces a territorial dispute with China.
NATO's AGS Global Hawk Completes First Flight
The successful flight proved out the control systems and air worthiness of the NATO-owned and operated AGS just six months after the aircraft was unveiled, Sheehan said.
David’s Sling System Shows Ability To Destroy Rockets, Missiles
With hit-to-kill precision, the joint US-Israel David’s Sling Weapon System (DSWS) demonstrated Monday its ability to destroy salvos of heavy long-range rockets and short-range ballistic missiles during a series of developmental tests.
Cubic Announces Purchase of GATR, TeraLogics
Cubic Corporation has beefed up its C4ISR and PED portfolios by buying GATR Technologies, Inc., and TeraLogics, LLC, Cubic announced Monday.
Malaysia Denies Interest in JF-17, But Export Hopes Remain
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has denied media reports that the country is considering the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder as part of its Air Force modernization plans. Analysts nevertheless think the JF-17 is on the cusp of export success.
Lockheed Martin Delivers 45 F-35s in 2015
Lockheed Martin delivered 45 F-35 fighter jets to US and international armed forces in 2015, meeting the production goal for the year.
