Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South12 days ago
True Velocity sues Sig Sauer, alleging stolen trade secretsTrue Velocity is suing Sig Sauer, alleging it stole trade secrets used in the weapon design the Army chose for its Next-Generation Squad weapon.By Jen Judson12 days ago
Army ROTC shifting its footprint to the South and SouthwestThe Army's biggest source of new officers is merging some programs and establishing new ones.By Davis Winkie5 weeks ago
OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.By Joe Schuman7 weeks ago
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weatherA platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.By Todd South9 weeks ago
Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future warsThe cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woesAmid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.By Todd South2 months ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.By Rachel S. Cohen2 months ago
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fireThe new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.By Todd South3 months ago
Lawmakers question SMA on Army recruiting progress as reforms unfoldThe service's recruiting reforms aren't expected to be complete until October 2025.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty can pocket $5,000Volunteers must report to Army Recruiting College by March 31.By Todd South3 months ago
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.By Todd South3 months ago