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US Army Eyes Replacing Its 105mm and 155mm Towed Howitzers With One New Cannon

US Army Eyes Replacing Its 105mm and 155mm Towed Howitzers With One New Cannon US Army Eyes Replacing Its 105mm and 155mm Towed Howitzers With One New Cannon

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 3:01 PM EDT

The Army Eyes Getting Into The Ship Killing Business With This Cruise Missile

The Army Eyes Getting Into The Ship Killing Business With This Cruise Missile The Army Eyes Getting Into The Ship Killing Business With This Cruise Missile

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 3:00 PM EDT

Turkey’s Intervention in Syria Puts it On a Collision Course With US Forces

Turkey’s Intervention in Syria Puts it On a Collision Course With US Forces Turkey’s Intervention in Syria Puts it On a Collision Course With US Forces

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:57 PM EDT

Here’s The Army’s Plan For A Larger And More Deadly Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Here’s The Army’s Plan For A Larger And More Deadly Bradley Fighting Vehicle Here’s The Army’s Plan For A Larger And More Deadly Bradley Fighting Vehicle

By Joseph Trevithick, n

Jun 30 2:56 PM EDT

Army’s New Pistols Often Eject Live Rounds and Don’t Work Well With Regular Bullets

Army’s New Pistols Often Eject Live Rounds and Don’t Work Well With Regular Bullets Army’s New Pistols Often Eject Live Rounds and Don’t Work Well With Regular Bullets

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:56 PM EDT

Heckler & Koch’s New Combat Rifle Tries to Blend the Best Features of Existing Designs

Heckler & Koch’s New Combat Rifle Tries to Blend the Best Features of Existing Designs Heckler & Koch’s New Combat Rifle Tries to Blend the Best Features of Existing Designs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:56 PM EDT

US Army Rushes to Add Hundreds of Stinger Missile Teams As Threat of Small Drones Evolves

US Army Rushes to Add Hundreds of Stinger Missile Teams As Threat of Small Drones Evolves US Army Rushes to Add Hundreds of Stinger Missile Teams As Threat of Small Drones Evolves

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 30 2:53 PM EDT

US Military Goes on Alert Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Move US Embassy into Jerusalem

US Military Goes on Alert Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Move US Embassy into Jerusalem US Military Goes on Alert Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Move US Embassy into Jerusalem

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:59 PM EDT

The US Army Is Issuing Its New M17 Pistols to Many More Troops Than Its Predecessor

The US Army Is Issuing Its New M17 Pistols to Many More Troops Than Its Predecessor The US Army Is Issuing Its New M17 Pistols to Many More Troops Than Its Predecessor

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:58 PM EDT

Here’s What You Need to Know About the US Military’s New Cluster Munition Policy

Here’s What You Need to Know About the US Military’s New Cluster Munition Policy Here’s What You Need to Know About the US Military’s New Cluster Munition Policy

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:58 PM EDT

Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving

Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving Now in the Public Eye, American Troops in Niger Celebrate Thanksgiving

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:56 PM EDT

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces Night Vision Goggle-Wearing Taliban Are Terrible News for Afghan and US Forces

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:53 PM EDT

Declassified Document Shows Reagan Had the NSA Monitor Vietnam for Details on POW/MIAs

Declassified Document Shows Reagan Had the NSA Monitor Vietnam for Details on POW/MIAs Declassified Document Shows Reagan Had the NSA Monitor Vietnam for Details on POW/MIAs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:53 PM EDT

The Army Rushes 1,000 Recoilless Rifles to Troops, But What’s a “Carl Gustaf” Anyway?

The Army Rushes 1,000 Recoilless Rifles to Troops, But What’s a “Carl Gustaf” Anyway? The Army Rushes 1,000 Recoilless Rifles to Troops, But What’s a “Carl Gustaf” Anyway?

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:49 PM EDT

The Army Desperately Wants A Pint Sized Tank With A Big Gun, Here’s What We Know

The Army Desperately Wants A Pint Sized Tank With A Big Gun, Here’s What We Know The Army Desperately Wants A Pint Sized Tank With A Big Gun, Here’s What We Know

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:49 PM EDT

The US Is Crafting a Joint Air Force-Army Search and Rescue Super Team in Afghanistan

The US Is Crafting a Joint Air Force-Army Search and Rescue Super Team in Afghanistan The US Is Crafting a Joint Air Force-Army Search and Rescue Super Team in Afghanistan

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:47 PM EDT

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger? Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:47 PM EDT

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:47 PM EDT

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:46 PM EDT

The Army’s Latest Spy Planes Are Flying Hundreds of Hours Overseas

The Army’s Latest Spy Planes Are Flying Hundreds of Hours Overseas The Army’s Latest Spy Planes Are Flying Hundreds of Hours Overseas

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:46 PM EDT

US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else

US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else US Military Reveals Contractors Flew to the Rescue in Niger, but Little Else

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:44 PM EDT

Highlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and Conference

Highlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and Conference Highlights From the Showroom Floor at the Army’s Biggest Arms Expo and Conference

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:43 PM EDT

GM Thinks Its Stealthy, Optionally-Manned Truck Platform Could Change the US Army

GM Thinks Its Stealthy, Optionally-Manned Truck Platform Could Change the US Army GM Thinks Its Stealthy, Optionally-Manned Truck Platform Could Change the US Army

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:43 PM EDT

The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft

The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft The US Army Is Buying New Boats to Replace Vietnam-Era Landing Craft

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:42 PM EDT

Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated)

Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated) Militants Kill American and Nigerien Troops in Ambush Near the Mali Border (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:42 PM EDT

Russia Breaks into US Soldiers’ iPhones in Apparent Hybrid Warfare Attacks

Russia Breaks into US Soldiers’ iPhones in Apparent Hybrid Warfare Attacks Russia Breaks into US Soldiers’ iPhones in Apparent Hybrid Warfare Attacks

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:42 PM EDT

Iranian Tanks Roll Up to The Iraqi Border As Embargo of Kurds Expands

Iranian Tanks Roll Up to The Iraqi Border As Embargo of Kurds Expands Iranian Tanks Roll Up to The Iraqi Border As Embargo of Kurds Expands

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:40 PM EDT

US Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming Projectiles

US Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming Projectiles US Army Buys Israeli Trophy System So Its Tanks Can Blast Incoming Projectiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:40 PM EDT

New US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics

New US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics New US Army Manual Shows It’s Worried About Russia’s Hybrid Warfare Tactics

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:38 PM EDT

US Army Opens Permanent Base in Southern Israel as Trump Slams Iran Deal

US Army Opens Permanent Base in Southern Israel as Trump Slams Iran Deal US Army Opens Permanent Base in Southern Israel as Trump Slams Iran Deal

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 8:05 PM EDT

In Syria, US Army Mine-Clearing “Sappers” Helped Clear the Path to Raqqa

In Syria, US Army Mine-Clearing “Sappers” Helped Clear the Path to Raqqa In Syria, US Army Mine-Clearing “Sappers” Helped Clear the Path to Raqqa

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 8:05 PM EDT

Russian Armor Rolls Into Kurdish Town As US and Turkish-Backed Forces Skirmish

Russian Armor Rolls Into Kurdish Town As US and Turkish-Backed Forces Skirmish Russian Armor Rolls Into Kurdish Town As US and Turkish-Backed Forces Skirmish

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:57 PM EDT

This Lakeside Border Brawl Between Indian And Chinese Troops Has Sent Tensions Soaring

This Lakeside Border Brawl Between Indian And Chinese Troops Has Sent Tensions Soaring This Lakeside Border Brawl Between Indian And Chinese Troops Has Sent Tensions Soaring

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:54 PM EDT

US Army Wants Its Future Automatic Rifle to Adapt to Other Roles

US Army Wants Its Future Automatic Rifle to Adapt to Other Roles US Army Wants Its Future Automatic Rifle to Adapt to Other Roles

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:50 PM EDT

US Army Seeks a New Battle Rifle for Piercing Advanced Body Armor

US Army Seeks a New Battle Rifle for Piercing Advanced Body Armor US Army Seeks a New Battle Rifle for Piercing Advanced Body Armor

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:48 PM EDT

On Twitter, Trump Talks New U.S. Military Ban on Transgender Service

On Twitter, Trump Talks New U.S. Military Ban on Transgender Service On Twitter, Trump Talks New U.S. Military Ban on Transgender Service

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:45 PM EDT

Sikorsky Gathering Data To Expand SB>1 Defiant’s Flight Envelope In Additional Test Flights (Updated)

Sikorsky Gathering Data To Expand SB>1 Defiant’s Flight Envelope In Additional Test Flights (Updated) Sikorsky Gathering Data To Expand SB>1 Defiant’s Flight Envelope In Additional Test Flights (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:57 PM EDT

U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again

U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again U.S. Special Operators Are Ready to Ride Into War On Horseback Again

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:47 PM EDT

We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That

We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That We’re Losing In Afghanistan And Sprinkling In Troops Won’t Likely Change That

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:46 PM EDT

It Looks Like The Army’s Most Secretive Aviation Unit Needs A New Home

It Looks Like The Army’s Most Secretive Aviation Unit Needs A New Home It Looks Like The Army’s Most Secretive Aviation Unit Needs A New Home

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:42 PM EDT

The U.S. Army Wants to Expand a Secretive Missile Defense Site in Turkey

The U.S. Army Wants to Expand a Secretive Missile Defense Site in Turkey The U.S. Army Wants to Expand a Secretive Missile Defense Site in Turkey

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:39 PM EDT

Regular U.S. Troops Are Getting Close Enough to ISIS to Fire Mortars

Regular U.S. Troops Are Getting Close Enough to ISIS to Fire Mortars Regular U.S. Troops Are Getting Close Enough to ISIS to Fire Mortars

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:34 PM EDT

This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone

This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone This U.S. Army Manual Has New Official Details About the RQ-170 Sentinel Drone

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:33 PM EDT

The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge

The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge The Army Is Once Again Looking to Replace the 5.56mm Cartridge

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:32 PM EDT

The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA The US Military is Formally Ending its Hunt For Joseph Kony and the LRA

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:30 PM EDT

The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire

The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire The U.S. Army Wants to Call in Cyber Attacks Like Artillery Fire

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones

The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones The U.S. Army’s Laser-Armed Stryker Has Blasted Dozens of Drones

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:28 PM EDT

Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept

Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept Sikorsky and Boeing Give us a Glimpse of Their New Attack Helicopter Concept

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:27 PM EDT

Meet RAMBO, the U.S. Army’s 3D-Printed Grenade Launcher

Meet RAMBO, the U.S. Army’s 3D-Printed Grenade Launcher Meet RAMBO, the U.S. Army’s 3D-Printed Grenade Launcher

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:26 PM EDT

America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate

America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate America Is Still Training Ukrainian Troops to Fly a Drone They Hate

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT

The U.S. Army’s UH-60V Brings Older Black Hawks Into the Digital Age

The U.S. Army’s UH-60V Brings Older Black Hawks Into the Digital Age The U.S. Army’s UH-60V Brings Older Black Hawks Into the Digital Age

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT

America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia America Is Expanding Its Secretive War in Somalia

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:25 PM EDT

Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona

Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona Yet Another Version of the U.S. Army’s New Spy Plane Appears in Arizona

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties

This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties This Crazy Tandem Rotor Drone May One Day Rescue U.S. Army Casualties

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges A Higher-Risk US Strategy to Rout ISIS From Mosul Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Jun 29 6:24 PM EDT

The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America

The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America The U.S. Army’s Newest Spy Plane Is in Action in Africa and Latin America

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 6:22 PM EDT

U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor

U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor U.S. Army M1 Abrams Tanks in Europe Are Getting Explosive Reactive Armor

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 5:45 PM EDT

Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras

Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras Army Tried To Get Data On Soviet Lasers With Bond-Like Sensors Hidden In Consumer Cameras

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 1:09 PM EDT

Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year

Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year Rolled Over Stryker Crushed Army Ranger In Fatal Training Accident Last Year

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 27 2:34 PM EDT

This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View

This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View This Gorgeous Gallery From Russia’s Massive “Army 2017” Weapons Expo Is A Must View

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 22 2:17 AM EDT

These Secretive US SpecOps Spy Planes Are Getting New Sensors And Anti-GPS Jamming Gear

These Secretive US SpecOps Spy Planes Are Getting New Sensors And Anti-GPS Jamming Gear These Secretive US SpecOps Spy Planes Are Getting New Sensors And Anti-GPS Jamming Gear

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 14 5:55 AM EDT

Pentagon To Sell-Off Its AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopter Fleet

Pentagon To Sell-Off Its AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopter Fleet Pentagon To Sell-Off Its AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopter Fleet

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 11 6:42 AM EDT

Army Hits Setbacks In Search For Active Protection System To Go On Its Strykers

Army Hits Setbacks In Search For Active Protection System To Go On Its Strykers Army Hits Setbacks In Search For Active Protection System To Go On Its Strykers

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 10 10:23 PM EDT

Wild Days In The Services: Rough Seas Damage Navy Ship And C-17 Dumps A Humvee Into A Neighborhood

Wild Days In The Services: Rough Seas Damage Navy Ship And C-17 Dumps A Humvee Into A Neighborhood Wild Days In The Services: Rough Seas Damage Navy Ship And C-17 Dumps A Humvee Into A Neighborhood

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 5 1:00 PM EDT