Defense Systems
The Army has rolled out a generative AI workspace to improve daily operations
And because those tools guzzle cloud compute, the service is also looking at ways to cut costs and maintain efficiency.
Business
Army picks Raytheon radar for Patriot system
The service used a special contracting authority to cut the selection timeline in half.
Threats
The Army wants its installations to be energy islands
Whether hit by a hurricane, a cyber attack ,or a drone strike, posts should be able to stay powered, officials said.
Science & Tech
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.
Business
A shipbuilder leans into lasers and emerging tech
HII CEO touts mission-systems business, downplays tariffs’ effects, and worries about the federal workforce.
Science & Tech
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.
Science & Tech
New Army tech sips fuel, reduces generator run-time
Infantry squad vehicles and Solar Stiks cut way back on battlefield energy needs.
Science & Tech
‘Nothing will be safe’ from Army’s kit overhaul
The service wants new gear to lighten the physical and cognitive load on troops.
Policy
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.
Science & Tech
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.
Threats