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Sgt. Michael Smith, a multichannel transmission systems operator from the 58th Signal Company, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), fires at targets at the M4 qualification during the second day of the 2017 Forces Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. Delany III / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Army awards $196M for sensors in first production contracts under EW-focused call for solutions

The contracts stem from the Army’s Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare and Signals Intelligence (REWSI) call for solutions, which was announced in April.

2 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence

Michael Dodd, assistant secretary of war for critical technologies, shakes hands with the newest members of the U.S. Air Force during a Joint Enlistment Ceremony at Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Speedway, Indiana, May 17, 2026. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Austin Goss)

After Army commits to Joint Laser Weapon System program by 2028, Pentagon critical tech official presses other services to do the same

“I’ll say it here, I’m going to knuckle roll the other services to do the same," said Michael Dodd, assistant secretary of defense for critical technologies.

3 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence

Covenant officially unveiled its Anthem missile Wednesday. (Photo by Covenant)

Covenant unveils ‘deep precision strike’ missile it plans to build by the thousands

The head of Army fires acquisition said Wednesday he was impressed with the company’s system and that it's in the mix of capabilities the service is looking…

4 days ago By Drew F. Lawrence

A U.S. Army drone observes a training unit in the woods during exercise Saber Junction 26 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 29, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Miles)

Lawmakers with ‘deep concerns’ press Army leadership about decision to terminate unit’s Ukraine-informed drone mission

Following an exercise in Germany set to end this month, the battalion will stop its specialized drone mission and return to its core task as an airborne…

Sep 3, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

AeroVironment’s LOCUST high-energy laser (Photo courtesy of AeroVironment)

Army awards AeroVironment nearly $500M contract for laser weapons

“The Enduring High Energy Laser Program is historically significant,” said Mary Clum, president of AV’s space, cyber and directed energy program. “It's not simply about lasers defeating…

Sep 2, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

The Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) is what the Army considers its next-generation, Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, expeditionary, maneuverable intelligence ground station. (Army photo).

Army’s TITAN platform moving into production phase with $192M delivery award for Palantir, Anduril

Under the latest delivery announcement, the Army expects to receive eight TITAN platforms over the next 18 months.

Sep 1, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll arrives for the United States Military Academy commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the U.S. Military Academy on May 23, 2026 in West Point, New York. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation

Driscoll’s move to resign follows reports of long-standing tensions between the Army boss and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Aug 31, 2026 By Jon Harper Drew F. Lawrence

S2AS (Photo by Shawn Nesaw. Source: DVIDS)

Army will soon deliver first batch of detection tools to help command posts identify their own signal emissions, protect from EMS targeting

The service will deliver nine Spectrum Situational Awareness Systems to “prioritized Army units” in three weeks, officials told reporters.

Aug 28, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Crews unload a containerized nuclear power reactor at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2026. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. William McCalmant)

Army to host nuclear microreactors at Forts Bragg, Campbell, Hood, Benning and Drum

The service tapped five vendors for the effort: Antares Nuclear, BWXT Advanced Technologies, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, Radiant Industries and Westinghouse Government Services.

Aug 26, 2026 By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Airmen attach balloons to a drone during at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyoming, May 15, 2026. The balloons served as aerial targets, allowing defenders to simulate engagements against small unmanned aircraft systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

U.S. military to host directed energy ‘shoot-off’ amid governmentwide counter-drone push

Officials leading the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 shared new details about that pilot program and other updates on recent progress.

Aug 21, 2026 By Brandi Vincent