Setting the scene: Army to test new hub for stockpiling in Australia
The Army is establishing major sites to shelter equipment that could be used during war, humanitarian crises or natural disasters in the Pacific theater.
By Jen Judson
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Army seeks $197 billion FY26 budget with transformation plan at center
The Army's base budget request is $192 billion but relies on another $5.4 billon in supplemental funding for key initiatives.
By Jen Judson
Will German purchase of Boeing Chinooks relieve pressure on US Army?
The U.S. Army is hoping the latest foreign military sale of the CH-47 will alleviate pressure to buy the latest variant for its own active duty force.
By Jen Judson
Congressional China panel preps proposals to rapidly arm Taiwan
In an exclusive interview, Mike Gallagher previewed some of the Taiwan provisions that his China-focused panel is drafting for inclusion in a defense bill.
US Army to tailor long-range jammer for Europe, Indo-Pacific theaters
TLS-EAB might not be well-suited for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles in the Indo-Pacific. But in Europe, the trucks might be the best option.
Army’s future attack helicopter analysis unlikely to alter program
The Army's analysis of alternatives for FARA comes late in a prototyping effort, but its findings are unlikely to result in any major changes.
By Jen Judson
Testing of electronic warfare package for Army’s AMPV expected in 2024
The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle will replace the Vietnam War-era M113, hundreds of which have been committed to Ukraine to help battle back Russia.
Military must train to fight when communications break down: experts
“We should take it as a given that in places, our communications are going to break and fail,” said Center for a New American Security's Andrew Metrick.
US Army evaluating radios for both Indo-Pacific and Europe
"Do we need to a have a radio in every vehicle?" Col. Shermoan Daiyaan said. "Do we need to have one radio per team? Or is it one radio per squad?”
How 101st Airborne soldiers are using EagleWerx makerspace to innovate
Tucked into a nondescript building along Screaming Eagle Boulevard, EagleWerx is a handyman's paradise.
Barker to head US Army electronic warfare office, succeeding Kitz
PEO IEW&S helps develop, test and field a range of military equipment, including jammers, navigation packages, missile warning systems and biometric tools.
US Army preps mission tech for future helicopter, despite engine delay
Problems with a next-generation engine program delayed prototype flights by roughly a year, but the Army isn't resting while it waits.
By Jen Judson