Could a Power Shift in Congress on Election Hinder Army Modernization? A power shift in either the House or the Senate could slow momentum behind the service's drive to replace its combat systems.
Inside SecDef Jim Mattis’ $2.5 Billion Plan to Make the Infantry Deadlier DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.
Military Helicopter Drops Ammo over School, Busts Hole in Roof A military helicopter dropped a box full of ammunition over a Texas elementary school Thursday, according to officials.
Army Investing in More Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Weapon Sights The Army ordered $97 million worth of the latest Enhanced Night Vision Goggles and carbine-mounted thermal weapon sights.
Army's Last Kiowa Scout Helicopter Squadron Switching to Apaches The 82nd Airborne loved the OH-58D Kiowa helicopters, but the last squadron of them will be switching to AH-64 Apache...
Army to Launch Another Competition for New Soldier Radio Officials plan a competition for a new handheld radio next year to provide twice the capability of the current Rifleman Radio...
House Blocks Cancelation of Carbine Competition The House passed an amendment Thursday aimed at preventing the Army from canceling its improved carbine competition.
Army's New Up-Gunned Stryker Shoots Farther, Hits Harder The U.S. Army recently took delivery of the first Stryker combat vehicle armed with a 30mm cannon.
Under Trump, Army Eyes More Troops, Newer Equipment The U.S. Army's chief of staff said he is prepared to brief the incoming Trump administration on plans to increase...
Marine Corps Says Half of Barracks Had Issues, Though Only 118 Marines Moved, After Worldwide Inspection The inspection took place between February and March, a quick time frame for a herculean task that involved looking at...
Temporary Promotions for Army Noncommissioned Officers to End in June The Army will suspend the temporary promotions starting in June in one of the most significant changes to its promotion...
Marine Corps Aims for a New Way of Teaching, Ditching Old Models of PowerPoint Lectures The service will focus on the individual Marine's ability to learn rather than cramming instruction into their heads, whether...
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Major Russian Oil Refinery on Fire Oil-processing, one of Russia’s most important industries, has been a target of Ukrainian drone attacks since late January.
Navy's Newest Warship Named for Fierce Marine Corps Campaign in Afghanistan The top leader of the Navy announced Thursday that the service's future amphibious ship, a landing helicopter assault vessel...