Soldiers stress-test translator tech to bridge allied language gaps
The exchange program marked one small part of an ongoing effort to stress-test military technology across the continent’s 54 sovereign nations.
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These soldiers are finding ways to see enemy drones before they strike
1st Cavalry Division soldiers are taking passive sensors and mounting them on armored vehicles to detect enemy drones and relay that info to air defense.
Army’s big drone ambition runs into the hard part: scaling up
The Army's nationwide “Skyfoundry” effort is turning depots and arsenals that once built tank parts and artillery shells into a network of drone factories.
US Army’s first hypersonic battery to be fully equipped by December
The US Army’s first hypersonic battery will have its full load of eight missiles by December, marking a major milestone in the program.
Raytheon expands Massachusetts plant for LTAMDS radar production
Raytheon broke ground on a facility that will help produce the new modernized air-and-missile defense sensor for the Army.
Next Generation Squad Weapon continues fielding, seeing upgrades
Developers are currently working on a carbine version of the M7.
Armored soldiers get first live-fire work on Switchblade 600
1st Cavalry Division soldiers tested the system during an exercise at Fort Hood, marking the first time it was live-fired on the Texas installation.
Early drops of new Army command software delight artillerists in drill
The Army is fast-tracking a next-generation command-and-control designed to give the force a battlefield edge.
China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace," said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces.
Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws
Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.
Space Development Agency demos key space-to-air communications link
The proof-of-concept demonstration took place in July and will inform future satellite development and operations.
Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch
Once operational, Neutron will be the largest rocket to fly from the Wallops Island spaceport.
Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
Pentagon CTO to oversee Defense Innovation Unit following Beck’s exit
The announcement follows former DIU Doug Beck's resignation Monday.
Defense Innovation Unit head Doug Beck resigns
The circumstances of his departure from the Defense Innovation Unit were not immediately clear and a DIU spokesperson declined to comment.