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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
finance41 days ago
US Army Conducts Most Complex Test Yet of NGC2 Command System at Fort Carson
The 4th Infantry Division ran its most complex NGC2 exercise last month, with dispersed posts that set up in about 30 minutes and stayed connected while moving.
gamereactor.eupolitics45 days ago
Army Deploys Newly Integrated Command Systems to Middle East Troops
Less than a month after the Army launched its Right to Integrate Hackathon Sprint, also known as Project Jailbreak, soldiers in the Middle East are already using newly integrated command and control platforms. More than 50 defense contractors participated in the effort overseen b…
syrianews.ccworld48 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.
Fox Newspolitics55 days ago
Army Reduces Helicopter Funding and Expands Drone Procurement in Fiscal 2027 Budget
Army leaders announced Wednesday that the fiscal year 2027 budget request cuts funding for Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters while increasing spending on drones and low-cost systems. The changes follow battlefield observations from Ukraine and the Middle East.
indianexpress.comfinance55 days ago
U.S. Army Considers New Engines for MH-60M Black Hawk Upgrades
U.S. Special Operations Command officials discussed plans for MH-60M upgrades at the SOF Week conference. The upgrades depend on progress with the Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program.
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Fox Newsworld57 days ago
Army Conducts Annual Training Exercise at Fort Hood
U.S. Army units from active duty, reserves, and National Guard completed a multi-day training exercise at Fort Hood, Texas. The drill focused on river crossing operations using new equipment and coordination with Canadian forces.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
U.S. Army Sergeant Says Wife Was Arrested by Immigration Officials
A U.S. Army sergeant stated that immigration officials arrested his wife despite the couple following required procedures. The incident involves a military family and enforcement actions.
ibtimes.co.ukworld58 days ago
Survivors Say U.S. Unit Requested More Medical Support Before Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait
Soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command told CBS News they asked for additional medical personnel and supplies weeks before an Iranian drone attack killed six U.S. troops at a Kuwaiti port facility. Survivors described limited on-site medical resources and disputed Pentagon s…
Defense Newsworld61 days ago
U.S. Army to Merge 7th Infantry Division and 1st Multi-Domain Task Force into New Pacific Command
Army leaders announced the creation of the two-star Multi-Domain Command-Pacific during the 2026 LANPAC symposium in Honolulu. The new command will integrate Stryker brigades, a combat aviation brigade and multidomain task force capabilities to extend effects across the Indo-Paci…
Defense Newsworld61 days ago
Army Awards Anduril Minimum 3,000 Containerized Cruise Missiles Under 3-Year Pentagon Program
Anduril will supply at least 1,000 SLB-500M missiles annually under a three-year framework agreement as part of the Pentagon’s Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program. The program seeks more than 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles from four companies over three years, with an assess…
Defense Newsworld61 days ago
U.S. Army Tests Drone Swarms and Counter-Drone Tactics During Multinational Exercise in Lithuania
Project Flytrap brought nearly 1,000 personnel to Lithuania to push drone technologies to their limits in variable weather and terrain. Soldiers practiced massing unmanned platforms while developing new counter-UAS methods under standards set by Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
france24.comworld61 days ago
Pentagon Halts Army Deployment of 4000 Troops to Poland
The Pentagon informed Army leadership days ago that it would cancel the scheduled deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, to Poland. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Acting Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve told a House committee the decisi…
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Breaking Defenseworld62 days ago
Army Creates New Office to Integrate Existing Unmanned Systems Across Combat Roles
The U.S. Army created the Capability Program Executive Office for Mission Autonomy earlier in 2026 to link drones, robots and other unmanned platforms into taskable packages. Brig. Gen. Anthony Gibbs, who leads the office, outlined its initial priorities of combat engineering, fi…
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yahoo.comworld62 days ago
U.S. Army Cancels Deployment of Newly Created Artillery Battalion to Germany
The U.S. military has canceled the planned deployment of the 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment to Germany. The unit was stood up only months ago to expand long-range strike capabilities in Europe. The decision was reported on May 15, 2026.
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benzinga.comfinance62 days ago
Anduril and LMI to Run Three-Month Pilot Developing Software for Army's Next Generation Command and Control System
Anduril Industries and LMI have begun a three-month pilot to develop combat-ready applications for the U.S. Army's Next Generation Command and Control environment. The initiative comes days after Anduril raised $5 billion in Series H funding, lifting its valuation to around $61 b…
The Hillpolitics63 days ago
U.S. Army Recovers Remains of Second Soldier Missing in Morocco
The Army identified the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, recovered Tuesday from a coastal cave in southern Morocco. Collington and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. went missing May 2 after entering the ocean near a training area during a joint exercise. The recovery…
Defense Newsworld63 days ago
US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing After Morocco Training Exercise
The remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, were recovered May 12 from a coastal cave in southern Morocco, ending an 11-day search that began after she and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. entered the ocean on May 2. Key's body was recovered May 9 near the Cap Draa Training…
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Two U.S. Soldiers Die After Falling From Cliff in Morocco Training Exercise
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. went missing May 2 after an off-duty hike in Morocco while participating in African Lion 26. A multinational search involving more than 1,000 personnel and advanced assets ended with the recovery of both sets…
interestingengineering.comworld64 days ago
Army Adjusts Training Programs and Spending to Manage $4-6 Billion Shortfall
The Army is canceling elite courses, cutting flight hours and reducing unit training to close a multibillion-dollar gap driven by the Iran war, border missions and rising fuel costs. Internal documents show the III Armored Corps, which controls nearly half the service's combat po…
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abcnews.go.combusiness64 days ago
Army Reduces Training, Tightens Spending as Fiscal Year Ends Amid Higher Fuel Costs and Border Mission Expenses
The Army is canceling elite courses, cutting flight hours and imposing aggressive spending scrutiny as it confronts a multibillion-dollar budget gap driven by the Iran war, border missions and rising personnel costs. Internal documents show the III Armored Corps, representing nea…
Military.comworld64 days ago
U.S. Army Reopens Investigation Into Supervisor Remark to Black Female Captain
The U.S. Army has reopened a 15-6 fact-finding investigation after a Black female captain reported that her chaplain supervisor told her he would tie her to a tree and beat her while she was at work at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The supervisor later said he did not recall maki…
Breaking Defenseworld65 days ago
Army Awards Contract for Indo-Pacific Air and Missile Defense Battle Manager Prototype
Anduril announced the Army awarded it a contract to develop an integrated command-and-control platform for air and missile defense in the Indo-Pacific. The system relies on the company's Lattice software to fuse data from disparate missile defense systems. The award follows the A…
interestingengineering.comai67 days ago
U.S. Army Accelerating AI Deployment Faster Than Personnel Can Integrate, Outgoing CIO Says
Leonel Garciga, the outgoing chief information officer of the U.S. Army, said soldiers and civilians are struggling to keep pace with rapid AI deployment. He advocated broadly releasing tools rather than following multi-year procurement cycles. The approach aligns with acquisitio…
ai68 days ago
Leonel Garciga Completes Three-Year Term as Army Chief Information Officer
Leonel Garciga's term as the U.S. Army's chief information officer concluded last Friday after he was appointed by the Biden administration's Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth. He told Business Insider that adapting soldiers and civilians to new technology, particularly AI…
ndtv.compolitics69 days ago
Defense Department Watchdog Finds No Basis for Investigation Into Army Helicopter Flights Near Kid Rock Home and Protest
The Pentagon's independent watchdog will not examine a US Army helicopter flight that occurred near musician Kid Rock's home and at a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump. The decision closes any official review of the military aircraft's presence at both locations.…
Breaking Defenseworld71 days ago
Army Plans to Deploy NGC2 Command System to All 11 Divisions Within Five Years
Brig. Gen. Shane Taylor outlined an accelerated timeline to deliver the Next Generation Command and Control system, cutting the traditional seven-to-10-year fielding period. The 4th Infantry Division is currently prototyping the full stack while the 25th Infantry Division tests t…
rfa.orgworld71 days ago
U.S. and Philippine Forces Conduct Joint Live-Fire Drills During Annual Balikatan Exercise
The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division joined the annual Balikatan military exercise on May 5, 2026, in the Philippines. Troops performed counter-landing live-fire training at La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag using new drones and HIMARS systems less than 400 miles from Taiwan. @Defense…
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Pxhere.com / Wikimedia (CC0)world79 days ago
U.S. Army Unveils REWSI to Source Commercial Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence Solutions
The U.S. Army has launched the Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence Commercial Solutions Offering to build a library of vetted commercial technologies. This initiative allows commanders to select tools for specific missions and encourages ongoing competition. Prop…
Fox Newspolitics81 days ago
U.S. Army Launches Annual Combat Field Test for Soldiers in Combat Roles
The U.S. Army has introduced a new age and gender-neutral Combat Field Test requiring frontline troops to complete seven events in 30 minutes while wearing full gear. The test applies to soldiers in combat specialties and aims to enhance battlefield readiness. Implementation begi…
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U.S. Army Requests $3.78 Billion for Next Generation Command and Control in FY27 Budget
The U.S. Army unveiled plans for modernizing its ground vehicle fleet and command systems in the FY27 budget request. This includes procuring over 100 XM30 vehicles and nearly $697 million for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. Officials highlighted the effort as the most signif…
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U.S. Army Explores Air Refueling for Cheyenne II MV-75 Aircraft
The U.S. Army is considering adding air refueling capabilities to its Cheyenne II MV-75 tiltrotor fleet. A senior Army aviation official stated that the service lacks organic refueling assets and is exploring solutions. The aircraft, produced by Bell, includes design options for…