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.
Lockheed will deliver advanced TPY-4 radar to Air Force for evaluation
The system features an active electronically scanned array. Its many nodules allow for multitasking and rapid repogramming.
MBDA restarts anti-tank mine production as Ukraine war depletes stocks
The PARM contains a shaped charge that can be effective at a distance and can be triggered by a fiber-optical sensor or remote control.
Sierra Nevada to supply US Army with intel-gathering jets in $554M deal
The U.S. Army is paying particular attention to what's known as deep sensing: the capacity to find, monitor, target and kill from greater distances.
Lockheed seeks expanded roles for Q-53 radar including drone detection
“It’s legacy has been counter-fire,” said Lockheed Martin's David Kenneweg. “Now, we’ve got a multi-mission radar that does multiple things.”
Airbus, maker of long-flying Zephyr, launches US drone business
The Pentagon in August rolled out its Replicator initiative, calling for thousands of attritable systems in the field to counter China.
Hermeus’ Quarterhorse to test hypersonics for Defense Innovation Unit
The contract is part of DIU's Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities program, created to increase flight testing opportunities.
Nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, takes first test flight
It's the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Pentagon CIO takes 5G reins amid focus on future networking tech
The transition of the 5G portfolio coincided with the start of the government’s fiscal 2024. The move is in line with the wishes of U.S. lawmakers.
5G seen as ‘critical’ enabler for Pentagon’s simulation, VR needs
The Pentagon is pouring money into video game-like simulation and virtual reality for training, planning, logistics and maintenance purposes.
