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Russia says it will respond to the United States’ decision to dramatically increase its long-range fire capabilities in Europe starting in 2026. The United States will deploy to Germany a range of advanced ground-launched weapons, including the Typhon (firing both SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles) and “developmental hypersonic weapons” — a reference to the yet-to-be-fielded Dark Eagle.

U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates U.S. Long-Range Missiles Headed To Germany As Arms Race Escalates

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 11 1:43 PM EDT

The US Army has put out a new request for information for compact sensors for use on high-altitude balloons underscoring its broader vision for using those capabilities in the future.

Army’s High-Flying Balloon Surveillance Vision Grows With Call For New Radars, Other Sensors Army’s High-Flying Balloon Surveillance Vision Grows With Call For New Radars, Other Sensors

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 2 3:16 PM EDT

The US Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment has been testing Arctic and desert camouflage options on top of a now well-known multi-tone blue scheme.

160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve 160th SOAR Night Stalkers Testing Arctic, Desert Vinyl Camo Wraps As Global Missions Evolve

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 12:39 PM EDT

M10 Booker's story and its intended use.

The Army’s New M10 Booker: Deploy Fast And Carry A Big Gun The Army’s New M10 Booker: Deploy Fast And Carry A Big Gun

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 27 12:16 PM EDT

On June 16, 2024 3d Multi-Domain Task Force and 1-181 Field Artillery Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard employed the U.S. Army Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (AML) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of the Valiant Shield 24 Combined Joint SINKEX. The AML and PrSm engaged a maritime target alongside other joint assets during the SINKEX. The VS24 SINKEX is the first employment of both the AML and the PrSM outside of the U.S and is a significant milestone in the Army’s continuing development of long-range fires capabilities.

Army’s New PRsM Ballistic Missile Hits Moving Ship For The First Time In Pacific Test Army’s New PRsM Ballistic Missile Hits Moving Ship For The First Time In Pacific Test

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 24 1:56 PM EDT

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile might provide the United States a ready path to acquiring an air-launched ballistic missile, a type of weapon that is seeing a renaissance around the world.

Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon Army’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Should Be Adapted Into An Air Launched Weapon

By Tyler Rogoway, Joseph Trevithick

Jun 10 4:54 PM EDT

America's pier that is being used to deliver aid to Gaza broke free and is now being recovered.

Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart Gaza Aid Pier Lasted Less Than Two Weeks Before Breaking Apart

By Howard Altman

May 28 3:58 PM EDT

An uncrewed ground vehicle launching quadcopter

Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines Army Tests Quadcopter Swarm-Launching Uncrewed Ground Vehicle For Clearing Mines

By Oliver Parken

May 22 5:32 PM EDT

U-2's new radar is going to the Army's HADES surveillance jet.

Radar Developed For U-2 To Go On Army Intel-Gathering BizJets Radar Developed For U-2 To Go On Army Intel-Gathering BizJets

By Joseph Trevithick

May 22 12:35 PM EDT

US Army Green Berets are getting specialized drone training ahead of a rotational deployment that could include temporary training stint in Ukraine.

Green Beret A-Teams Training On FPV Drones Being Driven By War In Ukraine Green Beret A-Teams Training On FPV Drones Being Driven By War In Ukraine

By Joseph Trevithick

May 17 1:42 PM EDT

The famed Little Bird helicopters used by the Army's elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are seeing a 'resurrection' after the Army's cancellation of the Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft program, but their future is still murky.

H-6 Little Bird’s Future Upended Due To Army Axing Armed Scout Helicopter H-6 Little Bird’s Future Upended Due To Army Axing Armed Scout Helicopter

By Joseph Trevithick

May 9 1:47 PM EDT

We now have what looks to be the first look at the Army's uncrewed derivative of its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, and of it firing a practice round.

Our First Look At The Army’s Unmanned HIMARS Launcher Truck Firing Our First Look At The Army’s Unmanned HIMARS Launcher Truck Firing

By Joseph Trevithick

May 6 1:31 PM EDT

The Army has unveiled a new Bradley Fighting Vehicle variant, the M2A4E1, equipped with an Iron First active protection system and other upgrades.

This Is The Army’s New M2A4E1 Bradley That Features Iron Fist Protection This Is The Army’s New M2A4E1 Bradley That Features Iron Fist Protection

By Joseph Trevithick

May 1 11:47 AM EDT

Elements of a US Army Typhon missile system have arrived in the Philippines for an exercise, which sends signals throughout the region, especially toward China, and is a major milestone for the service.

Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China’s Backyard For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 15 7:46 PM EDT

World War II deception unit the "Ghost Army"

The Work Of This Clandestine Army Unit That Used Guile To Fight The Nazis Is Highly Relevant Again The Work Of This Clandestine Army Unit That Used Guile To Fight The Nazis Is Highly Relevant Again

By Oliver Parken

Apr 4 6:41 PM EDT

Sig's M7 and M250 guns

First U.S. Army Unit Just Received Long Awaited M4 And M249 Replacements First U.S. Army Unit Just Received Long Awaited M4 And M249 Replacements

By Oliver Parken

Mar 29 6:38 PM EDT