Land21:30 UTC
Expanded dining options popular among soldiers, US Army officials say
“Chow halls operated on decades-old schedules that clashed with modern soldier work shifts,” one U.S. Army official said.
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- Land20:54 UTC
Army looks to add third CAML system, Lozano says
A request for information will be coming out in the near future, and the service is looking to make some “early selections” in the March to April timeframe for the CAML-light, Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano, PAE for Fires, said.
- Land20:00 UTC
US Army eyes developing soldier-worn drone detection gear
The Army is in the early stages of developing and testing a wearable or lightweight device that could alert soldiers to the presence of hostile drones.
- Land19:59 UTC
Reprogramming robots in the mud: How Army Special Ops trains its new robot technicians
“What we’re building is a soldier that can adapt a piece of robotic kit to the mission, to the enemy, to the terrain,” said Maj. Gen. Jason Slider, commander of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.
- Land19:31 UTC
Finding the adversary’s hidden signals is the Army’s next electromagnetic warfare challenge
[Sponsored] RF sensing at greater distance gives operators more decision space to act.
- Land19:00 UTC
‘Revolutionary’: Bell touts MV-75 Cheyenne II as combat game changer
The Army's MV-75 Cheyenne II is expected to bring increased capability through its speed, range and modular open systems approach.
- Land18:15 UTC
Army Wants High-Energy Laser Weapons It Can Put On “Any Vehicle In The Motorpool”
The Army sees modular laser systems not tied to specific vehicles as key to truly operationalizing and distributing counter-drone laser capabilities.
- Land18:05 UTC
Army playing ‘ACEs’ to meet commanders’ capability needs
“By pairing embedded expertise directly with the commanders, G-TEAD bridges the gap between the speed of dual-use innovation and the tactical needs of our warfighters,” Col. Christopher Hill Sr. told reporters.
- Land15:06 UTC
KNDS presents its Innovations for Infantry Combat
On the occasion of the 2026 National Infantry Days, KNDS is unveiling its cutting-edge technologies dedicated to the modernisation of … mehr...
- Land14:07 UTC
As critical mineral deadline looms, Army expects to feel ‘some impact’
Liz Miranda, Army Materiel Command’s executive deputy to the commanding general, said a White House order’s requirements for companies to map their supply chain down to the raw material level “is no easy task.”
- Land13:00 UTC
US ‘economic supremacy’ key in the Western Hemisphere, top US Army general says
The U.S. Army’s top commander for the Western Hemisphere described American “economic supremacy” as an overarching national security goal.
- Land12:00 UTC
Thales Australia tackles heavy battlefield logistics with new big-rig robot
Thales Australia is working on autonomy features for its new big-rig cargo robot that can carry a 20-foot container or act as a large battery in the field.
- Land11:23 UTC
AUSA 2026: Nammo advances 155mm ramjet artillery technology for extended-range fire
Nammo is developing new artillery ammunition designed to extend firing ranges, combining ramjet propulsion research with conventional, base-bleed and rocket-assisted projectile designs.
- Land11:00 UTC
‘Who doesn’t want to be first?’ Best Squad, NCO and Soldier named at AUSA
The five-soldier squad from the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment was named the Best Squad during a ceremony at AUSA on Monday.
- Land10:13 UTC
AUSA 2026: XM30 competitors keep their cards close as US Army decision approaches
The US Army’s XM30 programme is an ambitious multi-billion-dollar effort to replace Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems are fighting for the contract.
- Land10:00 UTC
US Army to address parents’ blocked access to teen medical records
Military parents face barriers in getting access to the medical records of their children aged 13 to 18.
- Land03:00 UTC
Acting US Army secretary creates task force for HVAC repairs
A new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.
- Land01:00 UTC
US soldiers must train on ‘new basics’ of unmanned systems, officials say
As the U.S. Army trains soldiers for multi-domain operations, the service needs to prepare them with “new basics."
- Land22:24 UTC
The Days Of Army Air Defense Systems Firing Just One Type Of Interceptor Are Ending
The Army is pursuing an increasingly diverse array of new anti-air interceptors for use with existing launchers and new architectures.
- Land21:06 UTC
Hegseth talks autonomy at AUSA, a key show focus
Autonomy was top of mind at AUSA 2026, including in a keynote address by the secretary of defense.
- Land21:03 UTC
Army Explains How Merops Interceptor Drone Became Program Of Record In Just 142 Days
The low-cost interceptor, rushed to NATO partners after drone incursions, is now an example of how the Army hopes to rapidly field emerging capabilities.
- Land21:00 UTC
‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new "traffic cop" to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.
- Land20:00 UTC
Disrupt, Strike, Assault and Endure: The 4 pillars of the US Army’s new warfare guidance
“How The Army Fights” is a new 46-page U.S. Army-issued guide on how the service should fight — and survive — on the modern battlefield.
- Land17:49 UTC
High Altitude Balloons Are A “Game-Changing” Capability: Army Space Command Boss
The Army recently disclosed it rushed high-altitude balloons to support operations in the Middle East.
- Land17:00 UTC
US Army generals propose larger-footprint, more frequent military exercises in Korea
After Trump scaled back a joint exercise with South Korea, a U.S. Army commander called for more frequent drills modeled on lessons from Ukraine.
- Land16:49 UTC
Oshkosh adapts JLTV for Dutch military patrol vehicle
Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has begun production of a prototype of the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle, based on the JLTV.
- Land16:30 UTC
Forterra partners with Hypercraft on autonomous vehicle for high-risk missions
Forterra integrates its AutoDrive technology onto Hypercraft's Razorback ground vehicle, debuting at AUSA.
- Land16:00 UTC
US Army taps 9 companies to build next-gen command and control software
The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.
- Land16:00 UTC
US Army taps 9 companies to build next-gen command and control software
The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.
- Land15:30 UTC
‘Nobody’s losing pay’: Army Cyber Command head says new tech mastery program won’t affect troop wages
The head of U.S. Army Cyber Command assured soldiers their pay would be unaffected after a new cyber mastery program reportedly proposed wage cuts.