Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command, participates in a small unmanned aircraft system demonstration with U.S. soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026. As the pace of innovation accelerates and tactics continue to evolve, sAUS integration is becoming increasingly critical to adaptation on the modern battlefield by improving how units coordinate detection, tracking and response capabilities against emerging aerial threats. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct amphibious combat vehicle qualifications, during routine operations and integrated training off the coast of California, June 24, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mary R. Jenni)
The Marine Corps plans to integrate an unspecified number of Pulsar-L systems into its Amphibious Combat Vehicle fleet at a time when armored vehicles have proven vulnerable…
A drone shot down by Genesis Arms Gen-12 SBM during exercise Falcon Peak at Cibola Site 17, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 22, 2026. (Dept. of Defense photo by SSgt. Colten Tessness)
The 1st Cavalry Division tests prototypes of the new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV 30mm), April 30, 2026, on Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)
“We’re demonstrating how a proven combat vehicle platform can continue to evolve as the battlefield and technology change, without requiring the Army to start over every time…
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Wirth, a joint fire support specialist, and 1st Lt. Aaron Anderson, a fire support officer, both with 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Regiment (2-32 FAR), 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, discuss the observation post during a patrolling operation, near Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 21, 2026. (Dept. of Defense photo by Sgt. Nathan Hislop)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander presides over a Silver Star ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)
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)
“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.
“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…
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)