Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop says
Catholics serving in the U.S. Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, a prominent U.S. archbishop said.
MilTech
Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
US Army creates robotics technician job to focus on drone warfare
As experts in autonomous warfare, U.S. Army robotics technicians will advise commanders on how best to deploy autonomous systems during operations.
Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility
The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
3 US soldiers awarded Purple Hearts after March missile attack on Saudi Arabia base
Sgt. Xavier Jones, SSgt. Kalob Mitchell and Spc. Nicholas Cabo were awarded Purple Hearts after a missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
Mangroves and mud: Inside the Army jungle school’s notorious ‘Green Mile’
Soldiers slog through punishing terrain in the Green Mile, the grueling finale of the Army's jungle school in Panama.
‘We’ve drowned ourselves in buzzwords’: Acting US Army secretary gives sermon-like first speech
Adam Telle enlisted the Old Testament to preach a message of simplicity of purpose on Monday in his first public speech to troops since assuming the role.
US Army, GM Defense agree to add 12,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles to fleet
GM Defense announced on Monday that the Army has expanded orders for the Infantry Squad Vehicle from the initial 649 to nearly 12,000.
Powerus unveils fully autonomous drone interceptors
Once a threat is detected, the new Guardian 3 interceptors are immediately launched toward it. They strike using advanced AI and navigational systems.
US Army helicopter pilots test new in-flight ‘relief’ system
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade recently completed the Army’s first-ever helicopter test flights using the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System.
US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-made mobile tactical cannon less than a year after first issuing a solicitation.
Vector, Nammo expand push to mass-produce armed drones
Executives from both companies say they’re scaling up production of systems that reflect “the realities of how warfighters will employ them.”
Pentagon, Raytheon sign $6.3B deal to replenish US missile interceptor supply
The contract "supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been successfully used in combat," Raytheon said.
Soldiers intervene on roadside to save children from alleged knife attack
Three soldiers sprang into action when a highway crash in Washington turned into a knife attack on two children.
Air Force bases along Gulf Coast relocate aircraft ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Bases in Florida and Mississippi have evacuated their aircraft and personnel in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias hitting the area beginning Friday night.
How the US military plan to livestream an execution compares with global practice
If carried out as planned, death penalty experts said it would mark the first known broadcast or livestream of a lawful execution.
US Army activates new multi-domain task force to ‘deny, disrupt’ enemies in Indo-Pacific
The new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force includes four battalions and is planned to grow to 2,100 soldiers.
