US Army names air defense system after soldier killed in Vietnam
The Army is naming its short-range air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell William Stout, who saved lives in Vietnam.
By Jen Judson
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A lighter, high-tech Abrams tank is taking shape
The new M1E3 Abrams' design is underway as the U.S. Army eyes a rapid fielding schedule.
By Jen Judson
Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases
This holiday weekend will feel something closer to Memorial Days of old, as COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted in many places.
First short-range air defense systems deploy to Europe
The first platoon of Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense systems have landed in Germany.
By Jen Judson
Northrop unveils new Sky Viper chain gun as US Army considers weapons for future helos
Northrop Grumman's new Sky Viper sets up a chain gun vs. Gatling gun battle for the U.S. Army's 20mm cannon to be used on its future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Congressional Medal of Honor Society plans Boston convention
Many of the nation’s 69 living Medal of Honor recipients will be in Boston from Sept. 7-11, the society and the mayor of Boston announced.
Light tank prototypes arrive at Fort Bragg for soldier evaluation
Mobile Protected Firepower prototypes will be put through the paces with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, at the start of the new year.
By Jen Judson
Sen. Jack Reed is a quiet professional. If Democrats win the Senate, he’ll be front and center.
With Democrats fighting to retake the Senate and the White House in the Nov. 3 elections, Sen. Jack Reed is favored to move into one of Congress' most visible positions and become a major defense figure for his party ― and just as the military’s transition toward competition with China and Russia is gaining momentum.
By Joe Gould
Soldiers to evaluate new light tank prototypes
An upcoming soldier vehicle assessment for the Mobile Protected Firepower competitive entries could be a determining factor in helping the Army choose a winner.
By Jen Judson
The Pentagon wants a $10B defense industry cash injection. Is Congress listening?
Pentagon leaders need “around $10 billion” in the next pandemic aid package to cover defense contractors’ coronavirus-related costs. But it’s unclear how the hefty funding handout will square with Republican skepticism of new deficit spending.
By Joe Gould
How Army culture dismisses its female service members
Mandatory SHARP briefs have become nothing more than a yearly check in the box where leadership attempts to convey the open-door policy with a “don’t touch other people” and call it a day, says the author of this commentary.
By Kaitlyn Abbott
US Army to soon wrap up early testing of short-range air defense system
The Army's Interim Short-Range Air Defense system rapidly procured to deal with capability gaps in Europe heads out of developmental testing and into operational testing later this year.
By Jen Judson