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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Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death
A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Congress wants Army's modernization strategy
Congress is requiring the Army to develop a modernization strategy due out in the spring of 2018, according to language in the conference report of the defense policy bill made public Nov. 9.
By Jen Judson
Air Force to begin exploring use of defensive laser weapons on KC-135s
Air Mobility Command is looking at using lasers aboard refueling tankers to counter future surface-to-air and air-to-air missile threats.
By Charlsy Panzino
Is the US military prepared for cyberattacks on satellites?
Keeping the U.S. defensive resources safe from cyberattacks means protecting systems in the remote locations throughout the world — and off-world.
By Meredith Rutland Bauer
US Air Force official: Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian
Iran manufactured the ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Shiite rebels toward the Saudi capital and remnants of it bore “Iranian markings,” the top U.S. Air Force official in the Mideast said Friday, backing the kingdom’s earlier allegations.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Does organizing cyberspace actually ratchet up potential for conflict?
Some academics believe Cyber Command's elevated position could lead to an arms race in cyberspace.
By Mark Pomerleau
Congress set to authorize 13 ships in 2018, but don’t cut steel just yet
The House and Senate’s compromise version of the 2018 NDAA authorizes the Navy to buy 13 ships, but actually getting that money to the service faces headwinds.
By David B. Larter
Fundamental changes afoot at major commands as US Army sets up modernization outfit
Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy says setting up the service's modernization command could mean fundamental changes are afoot for major commands.
By Jen Judson
NATO greenlights plan to improve the way it commands forces
Wary of a belligerent and unpredictable Russia, NATO is expanding its operations for the first time since the end of the Cold War and drawing up plans to improve the way the military alliance commands and deploys its forces.
Senate committee narrowly backs Trump pick for NASA chief
Republicans on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee used their slender majority to overcome objections from Democrats.
Army’s modernization command taking shape under freshly picked leaders
The Army’s new modernization command is beginning to take shape under freshly selected team leaders.
By Jen Judson