US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships
The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.
By Jen Judson
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US Navy ‘wasted’ $1.8 billion on cruiser modernization program: Report
The report found that the Navy’s cruiser rehab program has had “weak oversight” and been “plagued with ... delays, wasted costs and poor-quality work.”
By Todd South
Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.
By Jen Judson
When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?
With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame.
By Jen Judson
All the high-tech gear the Army is bringing to soldiers
As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated.
By Todd South
Make counter-drone training as routine as marksmanship: Army general
A 10th Mountain Division soldier-built application helps troops train for better reaction to drone attacks.
By Todd South
From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic future
Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon.
By Todd South
Marines to receive new system for zapping drone swarms out of the sky
The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.
By Riley Ceder
Army looking to streamline and speed up helicopter refuel and resupply
As it prepares for conventional war, the Army is rethinking how it will refuel and rearm its aircraft.
By Todd South
New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potential
The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.
By Todd South
Aerovironment wins nearly $1B to supply Switchblade munitions to Army
Aerovironment has won another contract to build loitering munitions for the U.S. Army and it's a big one.
By Jen Judson
Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast
The Marine Corps is rolling out training simulators to spare Marines from excessive blast exposure.
By Todd South