Petraeus urges overhaul as Pentagon builds autonomous warfare command
Ret. Gen. David Petraeus says NATO and the U.S. must pursue sweeping institutional change, despite a new autonomous warfare command, to meet drone-driven conflict.
AUSA 2026 drones dominate expo as Army eyes new vendors
At AUSA 2026 in Washington, drones and autonomous tech took center stage as Army leaders detailed plans to widen competition and create new acquisition paths.
Army humanoid robot competition names five winners
The Army humanoid robot competition named five winners and highlighted both advances and limits in military robotics, shaping future research priorities.
Lockheed Martin Texas plant expansion targets missile surge
Lockheed Martin is expanding its Texas plant to boost PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, PrSM and AIM-260 production under recent Pentagon agreements, adding capacity and jobs.
Archbishop urges Catholic soldiers execution refusal
A U.S. military archbishop told Catholic soldiers to seek exemption from a planned livestreamed firing squad. Religious and political leaders raise objections.
Army balloon swarms aided CENTCOM missions, officials say
Army balloon swarms were deployed to support CENTCOM operations, yielding lessons on logistics, force structure, and airspace control, officials said.
Vector Nammo partnership expands to arm small military drones
Vector and Nammo are expanding their partnership to scale the integration of munitions onto small drones for U.S. military use, backed by safety tech and DoD vetting.
US Army Iranian soldier poster highlights Artesh gear
A new US Army poster outlines uniforms, weapons and ranks of Iran’s Artesh, offering a quick-recognition guide without signaling invasion plans.
US Army counter-drone tests expand along Mexican border
The US Army is scaling up counter-drone trials at the US-Mexico border, citing rising cartel drone activity and drawing lessons from Ukraine’s rapid innovation.
Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command to spearhead autonomy
The Army will stand up the Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command and name a new autonomy acquisition executive to speed fielding of unmanned and AI-enabled systems.
Detroit automakers rivalry expands to defense and energy
Detroit automakers rivalry now spans U.S. defense contracts and energy storage, as GM and Ford seek growth beyond EVs and leverage battery capacity.
US Army transformation faces uncertainty after resignations
US Army transformation is in flux after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned and the top general was dismissed, raising questions about key initiatives.