Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones
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The U.S. Army is expanding its counter-drone capabilities by purchasing rifle-mounted smart scopes that help soldiers detect, track, and shoot down small drones. Smart Shooter announced a $10.7 millio
The U.S. Army and major defense contractors announced a new “Right to Integrate” (R2I) hackathon sprint aimed at speeding up the integration of military technologies across Army systems. Secretary of
The U.S. Army’s Ranger Course introduced a new Bayonet Assault Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, on April 21, 2026, during the Ranger Assessment Phase. Built as an addition to the Malvesti Obstacle Cou
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The U.S. Army is facing a sudden budget shortfall of an estimated $4 billion to $6 billion and is responding by sharply reducing training across multiple units, according to internal documents and U.S
General Frank S. Besson-class support vessel - Wikipedia
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The General Frank S. Besson-class support vessels are the largest powered watercraft operated by the U.S. Army and are designed to provide global strategic transport for vehicles and cargo. Built by V
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Romania has been added to the U.S. counter-drone marketplace, allowing it to acquire counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology through a Pentagon-managed procurement platform. The Army announc
The U.S. Army announced a new Combat Field Test (CFT) beginning in April 2026 to improve physical readiness and better match fitness standards to modern combat demands. The test is an annual requireme
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
The U.S. Army is planning to use extremely long-range air-launched drones to help protect its new ME-11B HADES surveillance aircraft from enemy air defenses. The HADES platform is based on the Bombard
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation and immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, signaling a shift in leadership aimed at aligning with Hegseth's and Pre
AN/TWQ-1 Avenger
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The AN/TWQ-1 Avenger is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile system developed by Boeing, providing mobile, short-range air defense since its introduction in 1989. It features a combination of FIM-9
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SPLAT! (RF Signal Propagation, Loss, and Terrain Analysis Tool) is a Linux/Unix application designed for analyzing RF signal propagation within the electromagnetic spectrum of 20 MHz to 20 GHz. It is
The Tuck Next Step: Transition to Business program at Dartmouth offers a general management certificate tailored for elite athletes and military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. The rigorou