Business
Two firms picked as finalists for contract to outsource Army pilot training
Award still planned for September despite lawmakers’ qualms.
Defense Systems
‘We’ll go 40%’: Army wants good-enough tech it can reshape for battle
“We don’t want the product to be perfect,” says 4th Infantry Division’s commander.
Science & Tech
The Army wants to use bullets, mortars, and artillery to take out small drones
How existing systems are being shaped to shoot at tiny targets.
Defense Systems
Lessons from Ukraine are shaping US Army's drones, training, comms
Leaders implore industry to look to Ukrainians, "by far the best counter-UAS people on the planet.”
Business
Tiltrotor who? US military helicopter deliveries rose 13 percent in 2025
The Big 3 U.S. makers delivered more rotorcraft last year than in 2024.
Defense Systems
Bradley replacement is still on track, says Army acquisitions boss
A year into the Army Transformation Initiative, the next infantry combat vehicle, a drone marketplace, and more.
Business
Anduril secures $87M contract for a common counter-unmanned C2 program
The agreement is part of a larger $20B license for the federal government to buy any Anduril product.
Science & Tech
Defense One Radio, Ep. 205: New heat science and the future of soldiering
An Army researcher unpacks new initiatives to expand research into human performance.
Science & Tech
New science on heat is changing the future of soldiering
Suffering in the sun doesn’t make better troops.
Threats
Drone threat ‘will far exceed’ that of GWOT’s roadside bombs
“We're making sure that we get them everything they require to protect themselves,” Brig. Gen. Matt Ross said of troops in CENTCOM.
Business
The Army just launched an open call for industry ideas
A request for information invites potential partners to pitch the service on new ways to jointly fund and execute needed programs.
Science & Tech
25th ID helping the Army smooth out the wrinkles in its next-generation C2
Organizing data, automatic spectrum-switching and more from soldiers’ wish lists.
Science & Tech
New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas
Pathway for Innovation and Technology will connect rapid-acquisition hubs to program chiefs.
Science & Tech
Move over, Best Ranger; the Army’s looking for the best drone pilots
The Huntsville competition is also meant to shape the selection and training of unmanned systems operators.
Business
