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Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control room
The carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.
US departure from Niger ‘already underway’ ahead of September deadline
The future of America's counter-terrorism work in the country had been in doubt for months after a coup last summer.
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage
A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser
The 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 Judson
US Army faces flat FY25 budget as personnel costs rise
As global operations heat up and personnel costs rise, the U.S. Army is grappling to modernize and take care of its people within a flat FY25 budget.
By Jen Judson
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdown
U.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive
Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.
By Todd South