U.S. Army plans reduction of AH-64D Apache helicopter fleet amid broader forces reform
The AH-64D's average operating cost is $10,228 per flight hour for fiscal year 2025, the highest among all U.S. Army helicopters.
U.S. Army to introduce new enlisted space operations role by 2026
The United States Army has confirmed it will introduce a new military occupational specialty (MOS) focused on space operations, with full implementation expected by October 2026.
U.S. Army tests high-powered microwave system in live-fire exercise during Balikatan 2025
The U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) will analyse the results to improve the performance of Directed Energy weapons.
U.S. Army cancels M10 Booker light tank programme amid overhaul of defence acquisitions
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially cancelled the M10 Booker light tank programme, as part of a sweeping acquisition reform under the new Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform memorandum signed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 1 May 2025.
U.S. Army conducts key artillery certification in Romania to maintain readiness on NATO’s eastern flank
U.S. soldiers deployed in Romania continue to maintain high levels of readiness through rigorous field training exercises.
U.S. Army ordered to transform into leaner, more lethal force under new defence directive
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to senior Pentagon leaders calling for an accelerated transformation of the Army to meet the demands of modern warfare.
U.S. Army takes delivery of Valiant aircraft system, advancing future tactical programme
The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation has officially received the Valiant uncrewed aircraft system from Griffon Aerospace, marking a key milestone in the Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) programme.
Pentagon awards USD 728 million contract to General Dynamics for Abrams tank ammunition
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a contract worth $728 million to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for the supply of 120mm IM HE-T ammunition.
U.S. Army and General Dynamics open modern facility in Arkansas to boost 155mm ammunition production
The site will enhance the production of 155mm high explosive artillery projectiles, supporting the Army’s drive to expand munitions capacity and strengthen the defence industrial base.
CAE secures USD 180 million contract to support U.S. Army helicopter training programme
Since 2021, CAE has provided classroom, simulator, and aircraft flight training services for AHFTS, helping transition Initial Entry Rotary-Wing aviators to operational aircraft.
RTX moves LTAMDS radar system into production following successful U.S. Army tests
LTAMDS underwent eight flight tests of increasing difficulty designed to challenge and validate the radar's capabilities against real-world threats
U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant
The U.S. Army is expediting the development of the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, aiming to deliver the upgraded variant within 24 to 30 months, significantly ahead of the original 65-month schedule.