Recap: Highlights from the US Army’s 2025 conference in Washington
The Army continues to transform, with efforts focused on next-gen weaponry, long-range artillery, unmanned systems and much more.
Unmanned
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
L3Harris, Raytheon chosen for next phase of Army aerial intel upgrades
The arrangement is part of the Army’s Multi-Domain Sensing System program, a basket of tech the service believes will modernize its intelligence gathering.
Inspector general clears former DIU chief of ethics allegations
The Pentagon IG office said in a Sept. 9 letter its investigation “did not substantiate the allegations.”
US approaching ‘critical time’ in tech race with China, report says
The 2025 to 2030 period will prove critical in deciding whether the U.S. keeps pace or falls behind in the technology battle.
Space Force nominee supports expanding launch vendor base
The nominee to be the next Space Force chief said he supports the push to expand the service's pool of National Security Space Launch providers.
Reed ‘encouraged’ by JADC2 push amid questions on service coordination
The House in July passed its version of the annual defense bill, which included a review of JADC2 progress. The Senate has yet to pass its version.
US Army customizing communication gear for regional challenges
“It is a big army,” said Nicholaus Saacks with PEO C3T. “We have to be prepared to fight in a lot of different places.”
California company promises free crash-avoidance tool for spacecraft
Using the free tool, satellite operators can visualize objects on orbit, evaluate the risk of collision and coordinate on their decision path.
Defense and Commerce departments partner on space traffic management
A new agreement formalizes the partnership between both agencies and is a first step toward shifting space traffic management to the Commerce Department.
Kyiv officials lay out vision for security, digital future at DC event
Ukraine's leaders have in recent months advocated for international spending to reinvigorate industries and rebuild its economy, both ravaged by Russia.
