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
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US Army drops into Australia for massive war games
“We landed right on the X," a commander told Defense News.
More than 100 soldiers will deploy to Europe this spring
The troops will deploy in March, replacing an element from the 4th Infantry Division.
By Charlsy Panzino
Army chief: Future of US troops in Iraq TBD as ISIS crumbles
The U.S. Army chief of staff says U.S. troops in Iraq will continue to help its security forces root out ISIS. But what comes after that for the service in the war-torn country remains to be seen.
By Jen Judson
Army brings back the Stinger missile in the face of Russian aggression
The Army has started training soldiers to use the FIM-92 Stinger — a man-portable, air defense missile — after nearly 15 years of moving away from the weapon system.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army to hold tactical network industry day
The Army is holding an industry day to inform defense contractors on requirements and priorities associated with its tactical network.
By Mark Pomerleau
Images reveal China’s J-16 jets stepping up introduction into service
China’s new Shenyang J-16 multirole fighter jet has been entering service in increasing numbers with little fanfare, with the lion’s share of attention focused on the stealthy Chengdu J-20 fighter’s development and introduction.
By Mike Yeo
Even after being sued, Army moves to buy more Lakota helos
The Army has taken a first step toward buying more Lakotas by issuing a sources-sought notice to industry a year after appealing a court decision that barred the service from procuring 16 Lakotas for its training fleet.
By Jen Judson
New Army secretary committed to designing fresh future readiness blueprint
The new U.S. Army secretary has quickly turned his attention to laying some of the early groundwork for the Army’s new Futures Command focused on modernizing the service.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed awarded nearly $1 billion contract for Patriot missiles
Lockheed Martin has won a $944 million contract to deliver Patriot Advanced Capability-3 and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles to the United States and allies.
By Jen Judson
US Army awards BAE contract to build full-rate production howitzers
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract potentially worth up to $1.7 billion to build the full-rate production version of the M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and companion M992A3 ammunition carrier vehicles.
By Jen Judson
V-280 Valor flies for the first time
Bell Helicopter’s V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft flew for the first time Monday in a low hover over the ground, according to an official tuned into the proceedings.
By Jen Judson