Ideas
The military must remain nonpartisan. America depends on it
The soldiers who cheered partisan applause lines at Fort Bragg, and their leaders, erred in a spectacular way.
Policy
Congress would like the Army to show its work on ‘transformation’
The service hasn’t briefed lawmakers on its plans to cut programs.
Threats
Defense One Radio, Ep. 181: What the Army is learning about FPV drones
The 173rd Airborne Brigade's commander unpacks lessons from recent exercises in Lithuania and Tunisia.
Science & Tech
Army brigade tests renewable tech in Pacific exercise
The 25th ID is printing its own drones, purifying its own water
Science & Tech
Army scrambles to improve drone training
One unit created its own virtual trainer with software used by Ukrainian troops.
Threats
Land forces tool up for potential Pacific conflict
Army, Marines pursue transformation, while exercises with partner nations grow more sophisticated.
Science & Tech
Muddy wheels, foggy lenses: 25th ID tests new vehicles, drones during Philippines exercises
The Army’s Transformation-in-Contact program is tackling the climate on the next battlefield.
Science & Tech
3rd ID experiments with new tank formations at Germany training rotation
The Army’s first armored Transformation-in-Contact unit is integrating 3D-printed drones for greater “massing of effects.”
Threats