US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrenceThe U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.By Eve Sampson10 days ago
US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers. By Michael Peck4 weeks ago
National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World CupPersonnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 weeks ago
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to RussiaFederal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.By Todd South8 weeks ago
Soldiers take new mobile 81mm mortar system for test driveThe system, when mounted on utility vehicles, is light enough to travel inside of a Chinook helicopter or sling-loaded under a Black Hawk helicopter.By Eve Sampson8 weeks ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer2 months ago