Army

State of the Army 2025

The entire service is trying to transform “in contact.”

Defense One Radio, Ep. 177: Army chief Gen. Randy George

We conclude our interview series of military service chiefs with the general in charge of the Army.

A shipbuilder leans into lasers and emerging tech

HII CEO touts mission-systems business, downplays tariffs’ effects, and worries about the federal workforce.

The Army wants simple, cheap unmanned tech—here are some options

A 3D-printed kamikaze drone with a jet engine and a self-powered laser for downing incoming threats.

New Army tech sips fuel, reduces generator run-time

Infantry squad vehicles and Solar Stiks cut way back on battlefield energy needs.

‘Nothing will be safe’ from Army’s kit overhaul

The service wants new gear to lighten the physical and cognitive load on troops.

The Army wants to put $1B into Transformation in Contact 2.0

The next iteration will test more drones, more vehicles, more electronic warfare systems.

The Army wants AI to take physical risk off of its soldiers

The future is robots clearing buildings and disarming bombs, says Army Futures Command boss.