The US Marine Corps is looking for a few good robots to build airfields
For Marines who have toiled over assembling airfields in austere environments, relief may be on the way.
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As the US Army adds drones to formations, here’s how one base trains its operators
Fort Stewart soldiers are figuring out how to train on unmanned systems after the base stood up the Marne Unmanned Center of Excellence.
Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.
US Army fires Tomahawk missile from new Typhon launcher during Philippines drill
“The missile was very precise. Let’s say if you want to hit a window from a far distance, it lands directly into that window,” a military official said.
US Marine Corps replaces Basic Reconnaissance Course with expanded training
The new Ground Reconnaissance Course is one of two programs replacing the service’s Basic Reconnaissance Course.
US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines
In addition, the lab was testing a containerized solar-panel micro grid to generate electricity, a quieter alternative to diesel generators.
US combatant chiefs want more amphibious ready groups, Marine commandant says
The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.
Ukraine’s army chief shakes up troop rotations after outcry
In some cases, the troops had resorted to drinking rain water, relatives of soldiers deployed in one frontline unit said.
The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones
The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."
Romania picks Rheinmetall’s Lynx combat vehicle in $4 billion acquisition
Romanian defense leaders want the purchase of the Rheinmetall-made vehicles to be underwritten by European Union-backed loans.
Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible
The companies said Thundart is fully designed and produced in France.
US Army eyes a heavier, hybrid-powered Infantry Squad Vehicle
While the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops.
Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition
The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.
As Iran saps US focus, the troop math for monitoring a Ukraine peace deal looks grim
The coalition has also not resolved the question of what any of its forces would be authorized to do once a ceasefire takes hold.
US Army seeks ‘last mile’ robot for medevac and resupply
The U.S. Army is looking to acquire an unmanned ground vehicle capable of transporting wounded personnel without causing them further harm.
France nears rocket artillery decision, plans ballistic missile by 2035
French defense leaders are treating the acquisition of a new rocket artillery weapon as priority for the land forces.
France puts mobile corps command to the test in major war scenario
The small forward command post lets commanders “be in contact with the divisions, to be as close as possible to the engagement zone,” said a top general.
