Army halts tactical UAS competition without clear plan forward
As the Army looks to do away with its current pursuit of a future tactical drone, the plan to fill the mission is murky.
New US Army helo engine lifts off, but may be headed for cancellation
After roughly $1.5 billion spent over two decades, the future of the U.S. Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program is in question.
US Army halves spy plane fleet before first takeoff
After touting the value of high-altitude spy planes with longer legs, the Army has decided to only buy half of the HADES aircraft it originally wanted.
Army zeroes in on expendable drone needs for future buys
The Army is close to establishing a set of requirements for procuring expendable drones from multiple vendors.
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Navy surface warfare director: No more big, expensive drones — the future is one affordable design
"We have got to get real here," a top Navy leader said in a speech recently. No more large, "exquisite" sea drones — he's looking for one affordable design.
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Army explores ultra-long-range launched effects to spy from the sky
The Army is examining concepts to deploy ultra-long-range launched effects from platforms like its rapidly maturing HADES spy plane.
By Jen Judson
DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years
The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.
Here’s who’s getting the Army’s first long-range assault aircraft
The Army identified the first unit to receive the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or MV-75.
By Jen Judson
Head Navy officer lists top tasks for service, eyes 2027
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities.
By Riley Ceder
Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders say
Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference.
By Riley Ceder
Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systems
The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.
By Todd South
The Marines’ unmanned ground vehicle will look a lot like the Army’s
After several years of testing and experiments, the Marine Corps is sure it wants an unmanned ground vehicle.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone access
The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.
By Hope Hodge Seck
MARSOC is fusing traditionally rugged Marines with tech-curious ones
Marine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them.
By Riley Ceder
Marines have air defense, but need a way to defeat drone swarms
“The big thing that really keeps me up at night is swarms,” Col. Andrew Konicki, head of ground-based air defense for Marine Corps Systems Command, said.
By Todd South
With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights
Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.
By Todd South
Marine Corps may scrap plan for SNCO barracks RAs over legal issue
A nearly $11 billion plan to overhaul Marine barracks by 2037 may have to ditch a plan that would have placed SNCOs in enlisted barracks to mentor Marines.
By Hope Hodge Seck
French Navy rams explosive drone boat into cargo vessel in live test
The test explosion on April 26 will allow to France to perfect remotely-operated naval munition systems, including their guidance and pyrotechnics.
Marines want to add counter-drone weapon to amphibious vehicle
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
