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.
Pentagon kicks off 5G competition to upgrade base communications
Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.
Space Force object tracking upgrade delayed by engineering challenges
The capability, which will allow the system to decommission its 1970s-era C2 system, was supposed to be delivered at the end of last year.
Pentagon tester gives thumbs up to US Army electronic warfare planner
Little information about EWPMT was included in the weapon tester’s previous public report, with details restricted to a select group.
Defense Innovation Board launches survey to boost private partnerships
The survey will inform a broader study that considers how DoD can better mobilize capital investment toward critical defense technology areas.
Space Force chief calls for tighter link between operators and buyers
Gen. Chance Saltzman told reporters today he wants space operators to be more involved in shaping plans for future systems and defining training needs.
Capella Space creates US government-focused subsidiary
Capella Federal will build on its parent company’s work with the National Reconnaissance Office the U.S. Space Force and other agencies.
AI-powered surveillance sought for US Central Command
Components of the future surveillance network will likely include cameras and other hardware, automated alerts, geospatial tracking and virtual twins.
L3Harris delivers experimental navigation satellite
The delivery brings the lab closer to conducting the first U.S. positioning, navigation and timing experiment in almost 50 years.
Generative AI like viral ChatGPT lands on DISA technology watch list
An Air Force official said the military must "automate more" in order to remain dominant in a world of advanced computing and quick decisions.
