AUSA 2015

The 5 Coolest Robots at the Biggest US Land Warfare Show

Autonomous systems for land, sea, and sky prowled the floor at this week’s AUSA conference in Washington.

  • Patrick Tucker

Russia Is Forcing the Pentagon to Rewrite Its European Playbook

The U.S. military is looking at ways to better prepare its troops to counter and deter Moscow, which continues to surprise U.S. officials with its military moves.

  • Marcus Weisgerber

In a Groundbreaking Deal, Ukraine May Buy US Armor for Its Humvees

Kiev is negotiating the purchase of an upgrade kit for its dozens of Humvees, which would be its first major purchase from a U.S. defense company.

  • Marcus Weisgerber

The Army’s Drone Wishlist Includes Jamming Gear and More Weapons

Electronic warfare is among several new missions under consideration for UAVs.

  • Patrick Tucker

In Chattanooga’s Wake, DHS Wants To Revive Terrorism Alert System

With terrorist-inspired attacks on the rise, the federal government may revise the unused successor to the Bush-era color alerts.

  • Kevin Baron

With Russia in Mind, BAE Revives Light Tank from the ’90s

U.S. military brass say Russia is the top threat, so companies are pitching arms for a new European battlefield…even if there is no money to buy them.

  • Marcus Weisgerber

The US Army’s Biggest Concern Right Now Is Congress

The Army, like the rest of the military, says its top worry is trying to prepare soldiers to fight when Congress can’t even give them a budget.

  • Kevin Baron

Laser Trucks Are On Their Way

As onboard power capabilities for small trucks continue to improve, defense manufacturers are looking for fancier features. Lasers anyone?

  • Patrick Tucker

Seven Things Our Army Needs, Right Now

AUSA's president calls for stabilizing the size of the Army, giving it more money, and ending partisan conflict.

  • Gordon Sullivan