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.
Poland's PM-in-Waiting Taps Controversial Defence Minister
Poland's future conservative premier stirred controversy Monday with her choice of defence minister, known for accusing Russia of playing a role in the deadly 2010 crash of a Polish presidential jet.
Eurofighter Reveals Enhancements for Typhoons
New Eurofighter Typhoon capabilities that will potentially be implemented with three Arabian Gulf clients were revealed at the Dubai Air Show on Monday.
Lithuania Wants Strykers With Powerful Gun
Lithuania is requesting 84 M 1126 Strykers with ATK-made 30mm cannons with a total estimated price tag of $599 million.
Lockheed Pitches C-130 To UK As Alternative to P-8
As the UK considers how to fill its maritime surveillance gap, Lockheed Martin is pitching a modified version of its C-130 multi-mission aircraft as a cheap alternative to Boeing’s costly P-8 Poseidon.
US Defense Policy Bill First Step in Legislature's Latest Acquisition Reform Efforts
Two US lawmakers on defense say acquisition reform provisions of the 2016 defense policy bill are just the beginning
Russia Agrees To Deliver S-300 Missile Systems to Iran
Russia announced it has agreed to push on with a deal to deliver S-300 missile systems to Iran after Moscow halted an earlier agreement due to UN sanctions slapped on Tehran.
UAE Buys Two Saab EW Aircraft
The UAE has agreed to a $1.27 billion deal with Saab for two aircraft.
Dunne: UK Review Will Feature Gulf Region Prominently in Planning
The Gulf region will feature prominently in the United Kingdom's upcoming budget plan, a top United Kingdom defense official said here Sunday.
Pentagon Chief: More US Troops Possible In Syria
More US troops could "absolutely" be deployed to Syria if Washington identifies more "capable local forces" as partners in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in an interview aired Sunday.
