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New radars and missile interceptors on schedule for Army air defense
The combination allows full-range detection and better missile interception.
By Todd South
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US Army’s new fire protection system launches interceptor in test
With the completion of a successful launcher demonstration, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability system can move into Army-led developmental testing.
By Jen Judson
Biden plan to shelve Trump-era sea nuke comes under fire
U.S. President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program have emerged as an early political brawl in a brewing fight over next year’s defense budget.
By Joe Gould
US Army prepares to choose homes for Iron Dome weapons
The Army's deployment to Iron Dome generated lessons learned that will feed into the service's decision on where Iron Dome will be stationed in the future.
By Jen Judson
US Army tests mobile communications gear for armored units
New network equipment will change the way the Army operates and fights.
By Mark Pomerleau
US Army awards Boeing, General Atomics contract to develop powerful laser weapon
Boeing and General Atomics are onboard to develop a 300-kilowatt laser weapon system for the U.S. Army.
By Jen Judson
China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Russian Far East
China and Russia are united in opposing the dominant U.S. influence in global affairs.
Frontline Photos: Oct. 3, 2021
Sailors fire M240s off the coast of Canada, the Golden Knights drop in on California, Marines arm an F-35B aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
U.S. Defense, State officials will meet with rescue groups to help evacuate Americans, Afghan allies
The Pentagon and State need to work more closely with veterans to help rescue American and Afghan allies, the founder of one rescue effort says.
By Howard Altman
New Army tactical network leadership will try to stop frontline frustrations with data
The new leader of the Army's Network Cross-Functional Team has a unique understanding of soldiers' network needs in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.
By Andrew Eversden
Best pics of the week: Aug. 8, 2021
Soldiers and airmen take part in Exercise Forager 21 in the Pacific, Navy divers prepare for deployment, Marines battle fires and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Trio of exercises had soldiers and airmen island-hopping in the Pacific this summer
Soldiers and airmen conducted large-scale logistics, maneuver, air defense and parachute training during Exercise Forager 21 and Pacific Iron 21 on Guam and Oceania islands in July.
By Todd South