AeroVironment lands $464.8 million U.S. Army order for dozens of LOCUST X3 laser weapons in directed-energy production first
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract to produce and deliver dozens of LOCUST X3 high-energy laser systems.
Palantir, Anduril win U.S. Army awards to begin production of eight AI-enabled TITAN battlefield targeting ground stations
The U.S. Army has ordered eight AI-enabled TITAN ground stations from a team led by Palantir Technologies, moving the deep-sensing program from prototyping into production.
Hanwha Aerospace says K9MH artillery localization will expand U.S. production, with Alabama facility anchoring manufacturing strategy
Hanwha Aerospace is accelerating a phased strategy to localize production and support for its K9MH artillery system in the United States.
American Rheinmetall’s first hybrid-electric Lynx XM30 prototype enters U.S. Army testing in competition to replace M2 Bradley fighting vehicles
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 prototypes to the U.S. Army, moving its proposed Bradley replacement into government-led testing.
U.S. Army taps FedEx Dataworks and Google Cloud to modernize military logistics network under flagship Strategic Capital Initiative
The U.S. Army is turning to a FedEx Dataworks-led team and Google’s secure cloud infrastructure to modernize its domestic non-tactical logistics network.
General Dynamics delivers XM30 Wolf prototype for U.S. Army field trials at Fort Hood under $45 billion Bradley replacement program
General Dynamics Land Systems has delivered at least one XM30 Wolf infantry fighting vehicle prototype to the U.S. Army for testing at Fort Hood, Texas, according to an Aug. 28 social media statement.
L3Harris says mission-networking demonstration connected dispersed U.S. Army formations for threat sensing, data sharing and response
L3Harris Technologies said it demonstrated an integrated mission network that connected threat detection, joint-force communications and coordinated battlefield response during the U.S. Army’s Lightning Surge exercises.
U.S. Army tests airborne brigade for modern war in Germany, deploying drones, robots and AI alongside forces from 10 nations
The U.S. Army is using Saber Junction 26 to test whether the 173rd Airborne Brigade can deploy rapidly and sustain large-scale combat operations in Europe.
U.S. military uses high-energy laser to defeat three cartel-linked drones posing threat to personnel at the southern border
U.S. forces used an Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser to defeat three hostile drones during an overnight operation at the southern border, U.S. Northern Command said.
Lockheed Martin tests lower-cost JR3 rocket for HIMARS and M270 to expand U.S. Army high-volume live-fire training capacity
Lockheed Martin has completed a second flight test of its Joint Reduced Range Rocket, or JR3, as it develops a lower-cost training option for U.S. Army launcher crews and international users.
U.S. Army looks to industry to develop a low-cost strike missile with a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers for HIMARS, M270 and new robotic CAML launchers
The U.S. Army is looking to industry to develop a low-cost surface-to-surface missile with a range exceeding 620 miles, or 1,000 kilometers, under the Affordable High Speed Strike program.
Lithuania weighs hosting more U.S. troops as Washington reassesses its military footprint across Europe
Lithuania is considering hosting additional U.S. troops as Washington reviews its military presence in Europe, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Friday

