Business

Defense Business Brief: Companies show off counter-drone tech; Spirit prepares for V-280 production; Airbus successfully automated aerial refueling system; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Today's D Brief: Israel preps ground incursion; Zelenskyy at NATO; Disinfo spreads on X; Army hunts for its gear; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are

As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Ukraine wants West's help in training NCOs and officers

U.S. and allies have already trained some 300 Ukrainian company commanders.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

AUSA Conference Wire: 'Drones everywhere'

On Day 2, Army buyers roamed the floor looking for software to help build their tactical networks.

  • Defense One Staff
Threats

Today's D Brief: Hamas-Israel war; US reaction; Rain arrives in Ukraine; Army modernization; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

AUSA Conference Wire: 'Magazine depth'

Talk of Hamas' attack on Israel dominated many opening-day conversations.

  • Defense One Staff
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.

  • Lauren C. Williams
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.

  • Sam Skove
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.

  • Jennifer Hlad
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.

  • Patrick Tucker
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.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

AUSA Conference Wire: 'A critical juncture'

On the eve of the annual AUSA conference, a look at some big themes to expect.

  • Defense One Staff
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.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Russia kills 51 in grocery; US jet downs Turkish UAV; Army’s big 155mm order; Immigration trends; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
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.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

Today's D Brief: Army misses recruit goal; Ukraine aid: what’s next; Kenyan force OKd for Haiti; National alert test; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: ‘Worst-case’ fiscal scenario; Agencies issue shutdown guidance; Iran lasers Marine helo; Army divers best SEALs; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Jennifer Hlad
Policy

Lawmakers, Army headed for a fight over cuts to special operations forces

“It doesn’t pass the smell test,” said one Senate staffer.

  • Patrick Tucker
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.

  • Sam Skove
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