US Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe 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 Judson6 weeks ago
101st Airborne first Army unit to field Next Generation Squad WeaponsA brigade from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell became the first unit equipped with the Army’s new Next Generation Squad Weapons.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
US testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boomLaser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.By Colin Demarest7 weeks ago
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdownU.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
New thermal optic shows bullets in flight, details a mile awayMachine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic.By Todd South4 months ago
Army civilian accused of bilking $100 million to fund luxury lifestyleAn Army civilian allegedly stole $100 million in military funds in order to fund a lavish lifestyle.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago