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US Army envisions a common launcher to fit allies’ weapons
The Army is prioritizing the pursuit of a common launcher as a cornerstone capability for deterrence in key theaters.
By Jen Judson
Army’s $2.3B wish list would speed up future helo buy, boost lethality and more
The Army has sent a $2.3 billion wish list to Congress that would accelerate or enhance a variety of modernization programs and boost efforts to bring more lethal capability into the force.
By Jen Judson
Here’s an early look at the new officer Army Greens
Four-star debuts the new uniform at an Army gathering this week.
US Army to prioritize long-range missile capability to go after maritime targets
The first major technology to be spiraled into the Army's future precision strike missile will be a capability to go after maritime targets.
By Jen Judson
Air Force’s top space officer tapped to lead US Space Command
If confirmed, this general will have a dual-hat role: as commander of U.S. Space Command and his current position as head of Air Force Space Command.
By Valerie Insinna
Here’s the Army’s next chief of staff, pending Senate confirmation
Defense News has learned who has been nominated to be the next Army chief of staff.
By Jen Judson
How the US Army cut programs to boost lethality
Find out the losers and the winners in the U.S. Army's FY20 budget request and five-year plan for modernization.
By Jen Judson
Expanded Army modernization strategy due out in April
The Army is nearing the release of a complex strategy outlining its modernization plans that tie concepts, materiel, force structure and doctrine.
By Jen Judson
Army transforming RCO to tackle and quickly field complex tech
The Army's Rapid Capabilities Office is changing its name, but it's also undergoing a much deeper transformation.
By Jen Judson
From future vertical lift to drone swarms: Fort Rucker commander on training future Army aviators
Fort Rucker is home to the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and, naturally, a lot of helicopters. But as the Army rapidly moves forward on modernization plans, how does that impact training requirements?
By Jill Aitoro
Fight over America’s nuclear arsenal heats up in Congress
U.S. lawmakers have drawn battle lines over whether full nuclear modernization is worth the cost, and now they’re gathering ammunition.
By Joe Gould