Threats
AUSA Conference Wire: 'Magazine depth'
Talk of Hamas' attack on Israel dominated many opening-day conversations.
Defense Systems
How the war in Ukraine is reshaping US Army modernization
The rapid evolution of electronic warfare and drone tactics have the service tweaking its acquisition plans.
Business
New 155mm round exceeds range of some rockets, can be fired by standard Army artillery
“We have now exceeded any range ever acquired” by the Paladin howitzer, BAE says.
Threats
Pentagon: US aid to Israel and Ukraine depends on Congressional action
Senior defense official says Hamas’s brutal attacks show the need to be ready to respond immediately.
Science & Tech
Army headset’s latest version clears hurdle, but service wishlist remains long
Service approves further development after Microsoft’s IVAS 1.2 proves lighter, crisper.
Threats
Army spending $1.5B on 155mm rounds to feed Ukrainian artillery
But the announcement also clouds the service’s production aspirations for the next two years.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: 'A critical juncture'
On the eve of the annual AUSA conference, a look at some big themes to expect.
Threats
US Army scrambles to catch up to rising drone threat
Years after it eviscerated its air-defense units, the service hunts for ways to fend off quadcopters and their deadly ilk.
Science & Tech
Army moves ahead on Ukraine-style bomber drones
Two firms will show off gear that enables UAVs to drop a range of standard Army munitions.
Policy
Lawmakers, Army headed for a fight over cuts to special operations forces
“It doesn’t pass the smell test,” said one Senate staffer.
Threats
Lessons from Ukraine: U.S. Army using conflict in Europe to prepare soldiers for the next war
Chief concerns are drones, electronic surveillance, and artificial intelligence.
Policy
Senate moves to vote on three top nominees. But will more follow?
The majority leader had hoped that GOP’s Tuberville would lift his blanket hold.
Threats
U.S. government shutdown could slow weapons transfers to Ukraine, Taiwan
Contracting and arms transfer vetting departments may not be able to process new requests.
Policy
Army recruiting: better than last year, still short of goal, officials say
The service inducted around 9,000 more new soldiers this year than in 2022, commander says.
Threats
Pentagon set to make 100K artillery shells a month in 2025
That’s up from an Army projection in August.
Threats
US partners in Asia can act as ‘counterweight’ to China, says Army Pacific commander
“Each of these nations out here are working to defend their national sovereignty,” Gen. Charles Flynn said Wednesday.
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