Author Archive
Policy
US to Sextuple 155mm Production, Improve Arms Factories
Some $1.45 billion will be spent to better produce artillery rounds, over a million of which have been sent to Ukraine.
Policy
Army Wishlist: Tank Upgrades, Augmented Reality
Service has $1.93 billion worth of priority items not included in its official budget request.
Threats
Using Starlink Paints a Target on Ukrainian Troops
Units scramble for solutions as Russia learns to locate and jam the vital comsat links.
Threats
Counter-Offensive Arms, Gear Continues a Trend in US Aid to Ukraine
Mine-clearing and bridging equipment are of particular use in assaulting dug-in forces.
Threats
Threats in the Mideast Are Rising, CENTCOM Chief Says
ISIS-K will be able to launch attacks abroad in less than six months, Gen. Kurilla told lawmakers.
Threats
Russian Strike on US Drone Reflects a 'More Aggressive' Intercept Pattern, Milley Says
The MQ-9 UAV sank so deep into the Black Sea that it’s difficult to recover, the Joint Chiefs chairman added.
Threats
Russian Jet Hits US Drone Over the Black Sea
The MQ-9 crashed after an Su-27 dumped fuel on it and then struck its propellor, U.S. officials said.
Policy
Army Focuses on China and Ukraine-Related Ammo Production in 2024 Budget
Army wants more spending on hypersonic weapons and plans large buys of anti-aircraft weapons as it gears up to counter China.
Policy
Army Targets Gen Z In New Ad Campaign
The service released its new ads several months ahead of schedule to meet the “the most challenging recruitment environment in years,” Sec. Wormuth said.
Threats
A Lack of Machine Tools Is Holding Back Ammo Production, Army Says
The U.S. has enough raw materials, but the heavy equipment used to make artillery shells aren’t easy to buy.
Featured eBooks
Threats
As US Rushed Troops to Europe, Logistics Staff Faced Problems Supplying Them With Weapons
U.S. logisticians beat the clock to supply equipment for a snap deployment, but soldiers reported maintenance issues with vehicles and missing equipment.
Science & Tech