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US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser
The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
By Jen Judson
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US Army leaning into launched effects for modernized battlefield
The Army is rapidly pursuing launched effects to deliver surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, network and lethal capabilities to a modern force.
By Jen Judson
What Project Convergence will look like after bucking its yearly rhythm
Project Converge is not, according to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, "activity for activity’s sake."
Despite struggles, Army claims ‘progress’ on housing, quality of life
Army leaders are optimistic that "generational" investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life.
By Davis Winkie
Barracks and base fixes won’t be one-size-fits-all, Army 3-star says
The three-star general and head of Installation Management Command argued that it's part of a broader shift in thinking over recent decades.
By Davis Winkie
US Army’s multidomain task force units could bring in allies, partners
Allies and partners could become a part of the Army's multidomain task force units, and U.S. Army Pacific is evaluating that possibility with Australia.
By Jen Judson
The Army team that spots problems before they lead to a toxic climate
The Cohesion Assistance Team visits six to eight teams a year.
By Todd South
Water wars: Army tackles water use, reuse and its effects on combat
New research aims to gather water from the air.
By Todd South
Watch AUSA 2023 Day 2: Live
Catch events, interviews, and all the action from the show floor right here.
By Defense News staff
Are ‘motor pool Mondays’ a waste of time? Maybe, Army chief suggests.
The Army chief of staff says he thinks excess maintenance wastes soldiers' time.
By Davis Winkie
Beyond 2030: How Army Futures Command is adapting its approach
As the Army gets closer to its 2030 goal for fielding those weapons, service leaders say the command is here to stay — but will expand its focus.
By Jen Judson
The fate of Army Special Operations Forces
The most likely combat is irregular warfare. The Army may cut its lead forces for that kind of fight.
By Todd South