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.

Policy

State of the Army 2025

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

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.