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upi.comtechnology1 day ago
Trump to speak at Army War College defense summit
President Trump will headline a defense technology summit Wednesday at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The event focuses on investments in battlefield technology following reduced U.S. stocks of Tomahawk, Patriot, and THAAD systems used in strikes on Iran.
politics1 day ago
Mesquite Ammunition Plant Produced No 155mm Parts by July 2026 but Reached Agreement with Army on Path Forward
The U.S. Army's $469 million plant in Mesquite, Texas, has produced no metal projectile parts for 155mm artillery rounds as of July 2026. A Defense Department inspector general report detailed ongoing delays at the facility that opened in May 2024.
The War Zoneworld2 days ago
U.S. Army to Base Six New HADES Jets and Drone Battalion at Fort Hood
The U.S. Army will station its ME-11B HADES aircraft fleet and establish its first operational unmanned aerial system battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. The moves consolidate the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade and related units at the Texas installation.
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foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
U.S. Army Finishes Investigation Into Iranian Drone Strike That Killed Six Troops in Kuwait
The investigation examined the Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations center at the Port of Shuaiba. Gold Star families will receive a briefing on the findings Thursday.
Breaking Defenseworld6 days ago
Army Selects Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI for Breaching Program
The U.S. Army chose four vendors for its Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability program on July 8. The effort develops unmanned systems to clear obstacles and minefields while reducing risk to soldiers.
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Breaking Defenseworld7 days ago
Army Launches Low-Cost Interceptor Program to Counter Drone Threat
The U.S. Army started its low-cost interceptor program to address high consumption of expensive air-defense missiles against low-end drone threats. Analysts said the effort aligns with current combat needs but noted production and budget hurdles ahead.
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Defense Newsworld8 days ago
U.S. Army Tests Driverless Volcano Mine Dispenser at Michigan Site
The service demonstrated remote firing and autonomous minefield emplacement during May exercises at Camp Grayling. The system pairs an existing dispenser with an unmanned truck and logs mine locations automatically.
forbes.compolitics8 days ago
Army Sets Waist-to-Height Ratio Standard for Soldiers
The U.S. Army introduced a waist-to-height ratio requirement of 0.55 or lower for all soldiers. Non-compliant personnel will receive nutrition counseling through an existing body composition program.
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U.S. Army Websites Defaced With Messages Calling President Trump a Pedophile and Thief
The Army restored the Open Innovation Lab and AI Integration Center sites after error pages were altered to include political messages. The incident is under investigation with no reported data theft.
benzinga.combusiness9 days ago
U.S. Army Picks REalloys to Build Rare-Earth Processing Plant at Utah Depot, Operations Targeted for 2027
The U.S. Army chose REalloys to build and operate a heavy rare earth processing facility at the Tooele Army Depot. The project targets dysprosium and terbium output starting in 2027 to align with a federal ban on Chinese materials in defense systems.
abcnews.go.comworld14 days ago
U.S. Army Ends Stryker Laser Program and JLTV Buys, Shifts Focus to Hybrid Light Vehicles
The Army ended its Stryker-based DE-MSHORAD program and is pursuing the ISV-Heavy and upgraded JLTV platforms for directed energy weapons. Defense News reported the moves target power generation shortfalls on existing vehicles.
propublica.orgsports14 days ago
U.S. Army Veteran Qualifies for The Open Championship by One Stroke
Marcus Plunkett finished tied for fourth at a final qualifier, shooting rounds of 69 and 72 to advance to Royal Birkdale. The 32-year-old former Army officer had not played regularly during five years of service.
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world15 days ago
Ukrainian Video Shows Interceptor Striking Shahed Drone as U.S. Army Seeks Own Low-Cost Design
A Ukrainian unit posted night-vision footage of an interceptor striking a Shahed drone. The clip coincides with a new U.S. Army program to develop its own low-cost interceptor design.
yahoo.comworld15 days ago
Army Opens Brushless Motor Line at Tobyhanna Depot with Goal of 200,000 Units
The U.S. Army began operating a new brushless motor assembly line at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania. The line targets an initial output of 200,000 motors to support domestic drone production.
nypost.compolitics16 days ago
Army captain sentenced to 12 years for giving abortion drug to pregnant soldier
A U.S. Army captain received a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges including intentionally killing his unborn child. The case involved the secret administration of mifepristone to a junior enlisted soldier who became pregnant during a South Korea rotation.
abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
Army Europe Commander Submits Retirement Papers After One Year
Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted retirement paperwork this week. The Army confirmed he will relinquish command on July 2. Sen. Tim Kaine said the move appears tied to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s past experience with the Army.
foxnews.comworld18 days ago
Gen. Chris Donahue to Relinquish U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command on July 2
Gen. Chris Donahue will step down from leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa on July 2, 2026, after 18 months in the post. The move occurs as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues a broad overhaul of senior Pentagon ranks.
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nypost.comworld19 days ago
U.S. Army Soldier Dies After Bradley Vehicle Runs Over Him During Mojave Desert Training
Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer with the 3rd Infantry Division, was killed early on June 10 when an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle struck him at the National Training Center. The incident occurred during a large-scale exercise in California's Mojave Desert and remains under inv…
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finance19 days ago
U.S. Army Brigade Estimates 1,000–1,500 Drones Needed Weekly in Sustained Combat
Col. Ryan Bell, commander of the 3rd Mobile Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, described drone requirements after a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Business Insider reported his assessment that units need drones at scale and treated like ammunitio…
thehindubusinessline.compolitics20 days ago
Army to Allow Critical Minerals Plants at Military Bases
The U.S. Army will permit several companies to construct critical minerals processing facilities on military installations nationwide. The move supports expanded domestic production capacity.
The Hillpolitics21 days ago
Army General Christopher Donahue to Relinquish Europe Command July 2
Gen. Christopher Donahue will step down next week after less than two years leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa. His deputy will assume the duties while the Army reviews senior officer positions.
Los Angeles Timesworld21 days agoUpdated
U.S. Army Europe and Africa command to change hands July 2 amid Pentagon review of forces in Europe
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue will step down after 18 months leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa. He previously served as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie will assume acting duties.
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days ago
U.S. Army Europe Commander Gen. Chris Donahue Announces Retirement
Gen. Chris Donahue, who leads U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO's Allied Land Command, announced his retirement at the Pentagon's request. The move comes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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abcnews.go.comfinance22 days agoUpdated
Gen. Chris Donahue to Retire as Head of U.S. Army Forces in Europe and Africa
Gen. Chris Donahue submitted his resignation on Tuesday from his post as commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa. The retirement takes effect in July after he led the final U.S. departure from Afghanistan in 2021.
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interestingengineering.comworld22 days ago
Army Launches Low-Cost Interceptor Program to Supplement Air Defenses
The U.S. Army formally started its low-cost interceptor initiative to develop affordable systems against drones. A call for white papers opens July 6, with live-fire demonstrations planned for this fall at White Sands Missile Range.
The War Zoneworld22 days ago
U.S. Military Plans $7 Billion Fighter Campus at Alaska Base After Current Facilities Fall Short
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a special notice for a June 30 virtual industry day on the Fightertown Recapitalization Program. The effort aims to build a new fighter campus at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to meet requirements unmet by existing facilities.
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Defense Newsworld22 days ago
U.S. Army Tests Software Allowing Moving Vehicles to Shoot Down Drones
The Army demonstrated the capability in April at Aberdeen Proving Ground using a CROWS station. The SWAT-FC project adapts earlier aircraft technology for ground use.
thehindu.comworld22 days ago
U.S. Army to Open Two Domestic Ranges for Drone and Counter-Drone Training
The sites will enable joint drone and counter-drone operations in electronic warfare settings. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said soldiers will train alongside developers at the locations.
newser.comworld26 days ago
ICE Detains Spouse of Retired U.S. Army Sergeant During Check-In
Arelys Barahona-Martinez was arrested by ICE at a routine appointment. Her husband, retired Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo, can now see her only through video calls.
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Army Expands Campus-Style Dining and Food Trucks at Bases
The U.S. Army has begun rolling out new dining models at multiple installations after testing them at several sites. The changes include station-based service, extended hours, and mobile options. Officials say the approach has cut costs and improved meal access for soldiers.
The War Zoneworld26 days agoUpdated
U.S. Army Pacific Activates 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The new headquarters merges two Stryker brigades with the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force to integrate drones, cyber, space and electronic-warfare systems across the Indo-Pacific.
nbcnews.comworld29 days ago
ICE arrests woman with 20-year-old deportation order; husband who is retired U.S. Army veteran urges release
Arelys Barahona-Martinez was detained June 10 under a deportation order issued more than 20 years ago. Her husband, a 20-year U.S. Army and Texas National Guard veteran, is seeking her release.
Breaking Defenseworld29 days ago
Army Tests Electronic Warfare Tactics by Jamming Its Own Units
The U.S. Army conducted jamming operations against its own forces during the Ivy Mass exercise to evaluate electronic warfare capabilities. Breaking Defense embedded with the service's red team and reported key takeaways that will shape future tactics and equipment purchases.
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Defense Newsworld30 days ago
U.S. Army Awards Contract to Validate Maneuvering 155mm Artillery Round
The Army awarded General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems a contract last week under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile Program. The effort targets initial operational capability by fiscal 2030.
yahoo.comworld30 days ago
General Atomics awarded contract to develop long-range 155-mm artillery projectile for U.S. Army
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems joins General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and BAE Systems in developing a 155-mm projectile for the Army’s Extended Range Artillery Projectile program.
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Military.comworld31 days ago
U.S. Army Unit Begins Temporary Deployment to Israel on April 7
A deployment order shows troops from the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment arrived in Israel on temporary duty. The Pentagon had announced a broader 82nd Airborne movement to CENTCOM without naming Israel.
New York Postworld31 days ago
Former National Guard Soldier Pleads Guilty to Shooting Death of Army Sergeant in Domestic Dispute
Natravien R. Landry, 27, admitted to killing U.S. Army Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr. at Fort Gordon in December 2024. He faces 10 years to life in federal prison.
newrepublic.comworld32 days ago
ICE detains spouse of U.S. military veteran facing 2005 removal order
A retired U.S. Army and Texas National Guard veteran is asking immigration officials to release his wife from custody while her deportation case proceeds. Officials say the woman entered the country illegally and received a final removal order in 2005.
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ICE detains wife of U.S. veteran during immigration check-in
Immigration authorities detained a Honduran woman married to a retired U.S. Army veteran during a scheduled appointment in Dallas. Officials sent her to a detention facility in Oklahoma while her attorney seeks a court stay.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets, Including Water Reservoirs, After Iran Downs Apache Helicopter
President Trump ordered multiple waves of strikes on Iranian targets, including two water reservoirs, following the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off Oman.
pbs.orgworld35 days ago
U.S. strikes damage reservoirs, leaving 20,000 without water in southern Iran
Iranian state media reported that U.S. strikes on reservoirs in Sirik cut safe drinking water for about 20,000 residents. The strikes followed an Iranian downing of a U.S. Army helicopter over Gulf waters.
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finance36 days ago
U.S. Army Restores Horse-Drawn Caissons at Arlington National Cemetery
The service returned the 75-year tradition to up to 10 weekly funerals after a 2023 shutdown. It spent roughly $30 million on new wagons, facilities, and training.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukfinance36 days ago
Iranian drone downs US military helicopter in international waters
Iran’s foreign minister stated that foreign forces near Iranian territory face constant risk from accidents or crossfire. The warning followed reports of a U.S. Army helicopter downing over the Strait of Hormuz.
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nypost.compolitics35 days agoUpdated
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members were rescued uninjured after the June 8 incident. President Trump said Iranian forces shot down the aircraft.
finance36 days ago
U.S. Army Seeks Input on Producing 11,000 New Short-Range Missiles to Replenish Depleted Stinger Stocks
The service published a request for information seeking production plans for the NGSRI, intended to replace the Stinger missile. Lockheed Martin and RTX are competing for the contract.
The Hillworld36 days ago
Helicopter crew rescued by unmanned Navy vessel near Strait of Hormuz
An unmanned U.S. Navy surface vessel rescued the U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crew late Monday that went down near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members, who were in the waters close to the coast of Oman, were located and picked up by a Saronic Corsair, which is part of the Navy’s…
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gizmodo.comworld37 days ago
U.S. Army Paratroopers Deployed to Israel in April for Contingency Planning
Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division arrived in Israel in early April under an April 7 order for temporary duty. The deployment supports joint planning completed since February for operations involving Iranian-controlled territory.
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quantumcomputingreport.comworld37 days ago
U.S. Army Develops Quantum Sensor for Battlefield Radio Signals
The U.S. Army has created a quantum sensor designed to locate radio signals on battlefields. The device uses quantum mechanics to detect signals that conventional sensors cannot identify.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld39 days ago
U.S. Army Updates Contingency Plans for Military Executions if Ordered by President
An internal planning document reviewed by ABC News outlines Army preparations to carry out executions if ordered by the president.
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ABC Newspolitics39 days ago
Army Continues Routine Execution Protocol Drills Conducted for Past 20 Years
The U.S. Army rejected reports that it is preparing to carry out executions for its four death-row inmates. Officials said the drills are standard practice conducted for the past 20 years.
Usa Todayfinance42 days ago
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Spends Millions Upgrading Aging Turbines and Transformers at Federal Hydroelectric Dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is rehabilitating turbines and transformers at multiple aging dams. Projects include turbine replacements at Ice Harbor, Libby, Old Hickory, and Barkley dams.
citizen.co.zaworld43 days ago
British and US Soldiers Die in Joint Iraq Training Exercise
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, of the Royal Anglian Regiment, died Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil. The U.S. Army confirmed one of its soldiers also died in the same exercise.
Washington Examinerworld44 days ago
British and American Soldiers Killed in Iraq Training Accident
A British Army soldier and an American soldier died during a training exercise at an air base in Erbil on 31 May 2026. The British Ministry of Defence and U.S. Army Central confirmed the deaths with limited details.
finance46 days ago
U.S. Army Hackathon Connects Drones, Sensors, and Weapons Systems
A recent Army-led hackathon linked counter-drone systems, air defenses, command tools, and uncrewed aircraft. Updates from the event have already reached some deployed units, with more scheduled within 30 days.
japantimes.co.jpworld46 days ago
U.S. General Uses 'Dagger' and 'Shield' Terms for South Korea and Japan
A U.S. Army general described South Korea and Japan with the terms 'dagger' and 'shield' during a May 22 podcast. Chinese officials later issued a statement questioning the remarks and referencing a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
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upi.comai47 days ago
U.S. Army Tests AI Systems During African Lion 2026 Exercise in Morocco
American forces joined 30 partner nations in the African Lion 2026 military exercise held in southern Morocco. The drills included demonstrations of AI platforms for data analysis and autonomous vehicles.
syrianews.ccworld47 days ago
Army Sends Jailbroken Systems to Middle East During 30-Day Hackathon
The U.S. Army has sent modified systems to U.S. Central Command as part of Operation Jailbreak, a 30-day effort to increase interoperability among sensors and command platforms. The project ends June 6.
Military.comworld49 days ago
Army Veteran Recovers from TBI with Service Dogs and Spouse
Tyler McGibbon, a U.S. Army veteran, sustained a traumatic brain injury during a 2014 deployment. He spent three months in a coma and more than two years in hospitals before receiving service dogs from America’s VetDogs.
realitytea.compolitics49 days ago
Retired general says Trump factors in Iran leadership thinking
A retired U.S. Army officer stated that President Trump remains a consideration for Iranian leaders. He identified internal divisions in Tehran as the main barrier to reaching a peace agreement.
Defense Newsworld49 days ago
U.S. Army Reviews Combat Medic Training for Indo-Pacific Operations
The U.S. Army is examining how distance, contested airspace, communication limits, weather, and fewer evacuation options could affect medical care in a potential Indo-Pacific conflict. Defense News reported these factors may delay treatment for injured personnel.