AeroVironment to acquire BlueHalo for $4.1 billion
The merger is expected to close in the first half of calendar year 2025.
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Last American soldier to leave Afghanistan to command US Army Europe
The general, whose career has been defined by special operations, has been tapped to lead a conventional deterrence mission.
Latvia selects Ascod infantry fighting vehicle for its land forces
The procurement is expected to cost as much as $265 million, and leaders in Riga are also in the market for new howitzers.
Army awards contract to build new TNT production facility in Kentucky
The U.S. has picked a location to restart its TNT production domestically as it races to ramp up 155mm production.
Army’s long-range assault aircraft fuselages to be built in Kansas
Bell will churn out fuselages for the Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft in the sunflower state.
Patriot missile knocks out threat target in test with new radar
Linked up with the Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system, a PAC-3 MSE defeated a tactical ballistic missile threat target in a recent test.
US Army buys long-flying solar drones to watch over Pacific units
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has won a Pentagon contract to provide K1000ULE solar-powered unmanned aircraft to the Army and Joint Special Operations Command.
Croatia to buy 50 German Leopard tanks under Ukraine discount
The tanks are to be purchased under a reduced price to compensate the Croatian Army for its planned transfer of used equipment to Ukraine.
Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.
Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?
Army needs to "seriously explore" questions to provide more stability, predictability and career flexibility, says top civilian leader.
Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.
From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troops
Gen. Gary Brito, head of Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses what training updates mean for new and career soldiers.
Army navigation drill to incorporate new sensors in coming years
The service plans to field and army of new sensors to cut through the fog of war.
How the Army is improving care in the field to keep soldiers alive
Efforts include new hospital setup gear, ways to preserve blood on the front lines and a combat-ready respirator to keep wounded soldiers breathing.
Senior enlisted leaders to share career lessons in Army writing push
The "Muddy Boots" initiative will feature writing from nominative command sergeants major in the NCO Journal.
Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training
Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training.
New microgrid standard aims to rein in expeditionary-power vendors
A new standard will enable power sources to be tied together and pass power.
