Could a Power Shift in Congress on Election Hinder Army Modernization? A power shift in either the House or the Senate could slow momentum behind the service's drive to replace its combat systems.
Inside SecDef Jim Mattis’ $2.5 Billion Plan to Make the Infantry Deadlier DoD is investing in weapons, unmanned systems, body armor, training and new technology for close-combat forces.
Military Helicopter Drops Ammo over School, Busts Hole in Roof A military helicopter dropped a box full of ammunition over a Texas elementary school Thursday, according to officials.
Army Investing in More Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Weapon Sights The Army ordered $97 million worth of the latest Enhanced Night Vision Goggles and carbine-mounted thermal weapon sights.
Army Testing Rapid-Zoom Rifle Scope The U.S. Army is testing a rifle-scope that let’s shooters zoom in and out on near and far targets faster than ever before.
Army Shows Off Its Lightest Combat Helmet Ever Officials said that the newest combat helmet will feel significantly lighter to soldiers while providing the same protection.
Army Shrinks Force by 23K Soldiers in 2016 Budget Proposal The U.S. Army plans to slash another 15 thousand from its active force while funneling more money into guided missiles and...
US, South Korea Launch 'Training Event' Missile Barrage What the U.S. Army described as a “combined training event” followed North Korea's earlier launch of an ICBM.
Army Completing Testing for Jungle Boots Designed for Pacific Service leaders are testing equipment designed for jungle conditions to possibly update the gear issued to soldiers.
Army Wants Upgrades to Improve M4A1 Carbine's Performance, Accuracy The Army is considering upgrades to the M4A1 Carbine that could improve its accuracy and performance and alter its appearance...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...