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Trump’s national defense strategy is focused on the homeland. So far, that has included troops in the streets.
While calling out the National Guard makes a political statement, they’re not the best means of fighting crime, CSIS’s Mark Cancian says.
Defense Systems
After axing the M-10 tank, the Army’s not sure what happens next
The existing Bookers are heading to a depot as officials negotiate the contract cancellation.
Policy
‘Innovation Corps’ tech execs are in training, but don’t have assignments yet
The Army is touting the program, but still has few details on how it will actually work.
Science & Tech
In a Pacific first, Army’s new launcher fires a missile at a maritime target
The Typhon was put to use during the Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia.
Business
Could modular manufacturing solve US weapons stockpile woes?
Exquisite U.S. weapons are too difficult to build at scale, report finds.
Science & Tech
The Army wants an artillery system that can run offense and defense
Fires technology is getting close to an optionally-manned common launcher, U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander says.
Science & Tech
25th ID switching out Howitzers for HIMARS in Hawaii
The move is part of the Army’s transformation initiative.
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Army gets $2.5B for weapons, vehicles in reconciliation bill
Sum includes hundreds of millions for more missiles as Pentagon reviews stockpiles.
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Army aims to quadruple Patriot missile procurement
Move comes amid conflict with Iran, questions about aid to Ukraine.
Policy
Pentagon confirms it’s holding up weapons promised to Ukraine
Spokesman declined to say which weapons affected, when munitions review began, or who recommended the pause.
Science & Tech
Army experiments with integrating attack drones into artillery formations
New division formation design includes HIMARS, howitzers, and one-way UAVs.
Defense Systems
Marines testing ‘narco sub’ for contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific
Leidos’ autonomous surface drone went from concept to prototype in nine months.
Policy
DOD’s budget request finally drops, combining a real decrease with a one-time boost
Officials are relying heavily on Congress to pass the reconciliation bill.
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SecDef doubles down on claims Iran’s nuclear program is ‘obliterated’
Hegseth rails against reporting on DIA’s initial assessment that strikes did not destroy Tehran’s efforts.
Science & Tech
The Army’s not sure what its new ‘Executive Innovation Corps’ will actually do
Silicon Valley tech leaders will go direct commission course, take a PT test, and presumably help make the Army more efficient.
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Middle East unrest drives conversation on US troop presence
Potential plans to reduce force size in Central Command areas and Europe are up in the air.
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Americans more concerned about nuclear Iran than illegal immigration, survey finds
Public support continues to rise for U.S. leadership abroad in Reagan Institute poll.
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