Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.
By Daniel Terrill
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US Army to double cyber corps strength as focus shifts from counterinsurgency
"We're on a multiyear growth pattern," said Army Lt. Gen. John Morrison. "But we're in a pretty good spot right now."
Yellowstone mountain that honored Army officer who led massacre renamed
Mount Doane will now be called First Peoples Mountain after the unanimous vote by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Lawmakers want Army to set up program to experiment with electrical tactical vehicle operations
Lawmakers want the Army to evaluate the possibility of running a pilot program examining how electric vehicles might operate on the battlefield at a training center, according to the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee fiscal 2023 authorization bill mark.
By Jen Judson
How the Army can work around states cracking down on abortion, trans rights
In the absence of specific policies, commanders have the discretion to use existing guidelines.
Military couple profited from stolen weapons parts, optics and other gear, indictment says
The indictment chronicled $1.8 million worth of wire transfers allegedly connected to the illegal sale of military equipment.
By Kyle Rempfer
US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast
A U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
2 injured in military helicopter crash in southern Alabama
The two-person aircrew was transported for medical treatment, but no fatalities were reported.
Soldiers at Fort Wainwright will officially ditch Stryker vehicles
“The airborne brigade at JBER will retain its airborne status but the Stryker brigade up here [at Wainwright] will be turning in their Stryker vehicles and transforming into a light infantry brigade."
Army verifies info-sharing abilities with forces joining Project Convergence 22
The U.S. Army said a communications test known as COMMEX 1B was a success, replicating and informing the scale and scenarios of Project Convergence in far-flung laboratory and field settings.
Army officer convicted in child sex abuse trial last year still missing
Recently published court records reveal that the intelligence officer hasn't been found.
By Davis Winkie