Top Army aviators were on routine flight when helo collided with jet
Here's what is known about the Black Hawk and its crew that crashed into the American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in Washington.
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Cummings Aerospace releases its Hellhound for Army competition
Cummings Aerospace is prepping to break into the loitering munition realm, planning to submit its Hellhound kamikaze drone to the Army's LASSO competition.
Supernova wins contract to 3D print military-grade energetics
The Texas-based company Supernova won a contract to 3D print energetic materials as the Pentagon searches for more robust explosives sourcing.
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales move ahead on next-generation tank project
A shareholder agreement among contractors moves the envisioned Eurotank closer to actual work getting done on the program.
Army tries out next-gen hybrid tactical vehicle prototype in Germany
Will a hybrid electric vehicle work as a Humvee replacement? The Army is putting a prototype to the test in Europe.
Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse
An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.
Army to competitively develop Next-Gen Command-and-Control prototype
The Army plans to begin competitive prototyping of a next-generation battlefield command-and-control system this spring.
Slovakia considers CV90120, Leopards to replace Soviet-era tanks
The lighter tank, made by BAE Systems Hägglunds, is said to be cheaper than traditional main battle tanks but the exact finances are murky.
Marine Corps missile truck first to be produced with off-road autonomy
The Marine Corps' ROGUE Fires will roll off production lines with self-driving capability from Forterra.
US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships
The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.
German army gets nod to buy Israeli PULS rocket launchers
The pick, offered by Elbit and KNDS, puts an end, for now, to a highly contested race for Germany’s next-generation, multiple-rocket launcher system.
US Army unit in Germany the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
This Army unit is the first to field new company and battalion drones
The new drones fit different mission profiles at the tactical level.
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa.
US Army extends Palantir’s contract for its data-harnessing platform
The Army is poised to grow Vantage, its major data platform, by awarding Palantir a $400 million contract to continue its expansion across the force.
Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.
Ursa Major tests long-range rocket motor for Army as firm eyes growth
Ursa Major said it developed this solid rocket motor from scratch and brought it to test in four months.
