The Army is changing directions in its effort to field a long-range cannon, scrapping its 58-caliber prototype in favor of considering available systems. As global operations heat up and personnel costs rise, the U.S. Army is grappling to modernize and take care of its people within a flat FY25 budget. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. The soldier is accused of selling national defense information and faces charges for bribing a public official. The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams. The Army's plan to cancel its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was a surprise, but not a mistake, according to some defense experts. The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025. Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever. The AFATDS program has been used by troops for years to coordinate mortars, guided missiles, close air support and more. The new agreement between the U.S. Army and BAE Systems to build titanium gun structures for M777 howitzers could lead to a production line restart. Load More