Tag: u_s_army
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Roundup Covers Army Autonomy Push, Drone Programs and Budget Strains
Breaking Defense reports on the Army's new autonomy command, Germany's shifting MQ-28 plans, drone interceptor expansion and warnings that a continuing resolution is straining Army Pacific Command.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictMilitaryEconomyElectionEuropeAsia U.S. ArmyFASCOMautonomyGermanyMQ-28Army PacificLatviaBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports Study Finds About a Quarter of U.S. Army Personnel May Have Low Testosterone
TIME Health reports a JAMA study estimating roughly 25% of active-duty U.S. Army personnel in its sample had low testosterone, as the Trump Administration rolls out mandatory testing for service members 30 and older.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSportMedical ScienceMilitaryFederal Government TIMElow testosteroneU.S. ArmyJAMAJalen Hurtsblood clotsmenopauseTIME Health
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Media Monitor: Army Eyes Third CAML System, Trains Robot Technicians, Warns of Critical Mineral Impact
Breaking Defense reports the Army is weighing a third CAML system, training special operations soldiers as robot technicians, and expecting supply chain effects as a critical mineral deadline nears.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryCongressElectionArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsTrade Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyCAMLArmy Special Operationscritical mineralsUkraine aidmidterm electionsBreaking Defense Daily
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Army Redesignates Futures Command as Autonomy Command at AUSA 2026
Gen. Christopher LaNeve says FASCOM will pioneer concepts harnessing autonomous capabilities across all warfighting functions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictMilitaryEconomyEuropeMiddle EastElectionUSAArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsAsia Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyFASCOMAUSA conferenceLockheed MartinUkraine military aidPoland Patriot deliveriesBreaking Defense DailyAUSA 2026US ArmyProject GriffinXM-1776 howitzercounter-UASBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Army Weapons, Drones and Acquisition Moves at AUSA 2026
Breaking Defense reports from AUSA 2026 in Washington on a new Army mobile tactical cannon, balloon swarms sent to the Middle East, new interceptors and loitering munitions, and acquisition changes.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAMilitaryRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceTrade AUSA 2026Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyAdam TelleAndurilLockheed Martinloitering munitionsBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Pearson Engineering Marks 30 Years of U.S. Army Partnership at AUSA 2026
Breaking Defense reports Pearson Engineering is marking three decades of work with the U.S. Army and defense community, highlighting counter-IED systems and autonomous technology at AUSA 2026.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryUSAEconomyRobotics Pearson EngineeringBreaking DefenseU.S. ArmyAUSA 2026counter-IED systemsautonomous systemsdefense industryBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: General Dynamics CEO to Step Down, Army Awards NGC2 Contracts, Romania Orders Airbus Helicopters
Breaking Defense reports General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic will step down in 2027, the Army issued nearly $100M in NGC2 application awards to nine companies, and Romania ordered 12 Airbus H225M helicopters.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMilitaryEuropeArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFinancial MarketsEmployment and Labor General DynamicsPhebe NovakovicDanny DeepU.S. ArmyNGC2counter-drone technologyRomaniaBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Roundup Covers New Army Autonomy Command, Taiwan F-16 Delivery and Navy-Raytheon Missile Deal
Breaking Defense reports the Army will stand up a new autonomy command, Taiwan has received its first two new F-16s, and the Navy has signed a $24.4 billion SM-6 deal with Raytheon.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressAsiaMiddle EastEuropeArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsTradeEnergy Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyFASCOMTaiwanF-16RaytheonSM-6Breaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Army Creates New Autonomy Command, Taiwan Gets F-16s, Navy Inks $24.4B Missile Deal
Breaking Defense reports the Army is standing up a new autonomy command, Taiwan has received its first two new F-16s, and the Navy signed a $24.4 billion SM-6 deal with Raytheon.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldConflictMilitaryFederal GovernmentAsiaEuropeComputers and InternetTrade Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyArmy Futures and Autonomous Systems CommandTaiwanF-16RaytheonSM-6 missileUkraineBreaking Defense Daily
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Hegseth Announces Nominations for Space Command Chief, Judge Advocate General and Other General Officer Posts
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations including Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller to lead U.S. Space Command and six other general officer appointments.
Politics and GovernmentMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsUSA Pete HegsethU.S. Department of WarU.S. Space CommandDavid N. MillerGeneral officer nominationsU.S. Space ForceU.S. Army
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports AI Dominated Army TechNet Augusta 2026 Discussions
Breaking Defense reports from TechNet Augusta 2026, where Army officials and industry leaders weighed AI's role in cyber defense, electronic warfare, networks and command and control.
Science & TechnologyMilitaryMediaUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFederal Government Breaking DefenseTechNet Augusta 2026U.S. Armycyber defenseelectronic warfarecommand and controlBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Army Adds $234M to Black Hawk Deal; US Clears $24B F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
Breaking Defense reports the Army added $234 million in undefinitized funding for its Black Hawk contract, while the US approved a $24 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMilitaryTradeMiddle EastFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyBlack HawkSikorskyF-35Saudi ArabiaDonald TrumpNorthrop GrummanLockheed MartinJATM missileBoeing 737 MAXNammoStephen FeinbergPentagonBreaking Defense Daily
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Sanders, U.S. Army to Join Hanwha Defense USA for Pine Bluff Arsenal Economic Announcement
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will join Hanwha Defense USA and U.S. Army leaders at Pine Bluff Arsenal on Monday, September 21 for an economic development announcement and ceremony.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary Sarah Huckabee SandersHanwha Defense USAPine Bluff ArsenalU.S. ArmyArkansas economic developmentWhite Hall, ArkansasArkansas Governor
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Highlights Military Space Developments
Breaking Defense reports on Lockheed Martin's Next Generation Interceptor, the Army's Starlink trials, and the Space Force's challenges integrating commercial space data, highlighting military technology and defense strategies.
BusinessScience & TechnologyConflictAstronomy and SpaceMilitaryComputers and InternetEconomy Lockheed MartinNext Generation InterceptorMilitary SpaceStarlinkU.S. ArmyU.S. Space ForceCommercial TechnologyBreaking Defense - Military Space
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Defense Contracts and Military Technology
Breaking Defense is reporting on significant defense contracts, including deals for GE, AV, Palantir, and Anduril, alongside developments in military autonomy and European airpower.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceEconomyEuropeFederal Government Defense ContractsMilitary TechnologyU.S. ArmyGEAVPalantirSwedenBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Army Leadership Changes, Counter-Drone Tech
Breaking Defense's 'The Weekly Break Out' covers U.S. Army laser-powered counter-drone experiments near the Mexico border and a significant shakeup in Army civilian leadership.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionRobotics Breaking DefenseU.S. ArmyCounter-drone technologyLaser weaponsU.S.-Mexico borderLeadership changesMidterm elections
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Media Monitor: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns
Breaking Defense is reporting that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday after less than two years in the role, following clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a discussion with President Donald Trump.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentMilitary Dan DriscollSecretary of the ArmyResignationDonald TrumpPete HegsethDefense SecretaryU.S. ArmyBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Bill Gates Expresses AI Concerns, CIA Director Visits Moscow, Army General Advised on Kid Rock Probe
The Washington Post reports on Bill Gates' AI concerns, a secretive CIA director visit to Moscow amid Ukrainian attacks, and an Army general advised to drop a Kid Rock probe.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthWorldArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentMilitaryEuropeSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Bill GatesCIAMoscowUkraineGen. Randy GeorgeU.S. ArmyThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Pentagon Memo, Army AI, and C-UAS Technology
Breaking Defense highlights a new Pentagon memo resetting industry requirements for contractors and discusses Army artificial intelligence initiatives from TechNet Augusta, alongside new maritime counter-drone technology.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEducation PentagonDefense ContractorsTechNet AugustaU.S. ArmyCounter-UASUnmanned Surface VehiclesBreaking Defense
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Army Howitzer, DoD Satellite R&D, and Naval Upgrades
Breaking Defense Daily reports on the U.S. Army's new howitzer prototypes, DoD's satellite R&D, Navy upgrades, and international defense collaborations, including President Trump's shipbuilding plans.
ConflictScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentTransportation Northrop GrummanU.S. ArmyDepartment of DefenseNaval shipbuildingSpace debrisAustraliaJapanBreaking Defense Daily
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Michigan's Camp Grayling Designated Premier U.S. Army Test Range
Michigan's Camp Grayling has been designated a premier U.S. Army test range, opening its facilities to private industry for drone and counter-drone technology development. This initiative aims to boost Michigan's economy and national security.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyMilitaryAfricaEurope Camp GraylingMichiganU.S. ArmyTest RangeDronesDefense IndustryTechnologyOffice of Michigan Governor
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Secretary of War Announces Extensive General Officer Nominations
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced presidential nominations for key general officer roles across the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, including new assignments for deputy chiefs of staff, commanding generals, and academy superintendents.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal Government U.S. Department of WarPete HegsethMilitary AppointmentsGeneral OfficersU.S. ArmyU.S. Air ForceU.S. Space Force
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Army Jamming, European Modernization, and Pentagon Drone Strategy
Breaking Defense reports on the U.S. Army's jamming exercises, Europe's defense modernization, and the Pentagon's potential shift to drones. It also covers AI export controls and Airbus's future fighter plans.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEuropeFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomy U.S. ArmyMilitary ExercisesDefense TechnologyPentagonAirbusBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Military Tech, Cyber, and Contracts
Breaking Defense reports on advancements in counter-UAS thermal detection, the Army's use of "jailbroken" tech, CYBERCOM's strategy against China, a major Pentagon contract, and Navy information warfare restructuring.
ConflictScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMilitaryComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentMiddle EastAsia Military TechnologyCybersecurityGovernment ContractsCounter-UASU.S. ArmyU.S. NavyChinaBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense reports on Special Forces C2 experiments, drone training, and defense contracts
Breaking Defense reports U.S. Special Forces are joining next-gen C2 experiments, soldiers are learning drone identification by sound, and five companies won a DoD drone challenge.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetTransportationEconomy Special ForcesU.S. ArmyCommand and Control (C2)DronesDepartment of DefenseIndo-PacificFighter JetsBreaking Defense Daily
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Command Sergeant Major Raymond S. Harris Appointed to Lead U.S. Southern Command
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Raymond S. Harris has been assigned as the new Command Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. Southern Command, succeeding U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Rafael Rodriguez. Harris brings extensive joint and operational experience to his new…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitary Raymond S. HarrisRafael RodriguezU.S. Southern CommandMilitary AssignmentCommand Senior Enlisted LeaderU.S. ArmyU.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Department of War
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Media Monitor: Pentagon Officials Optimistic on AI for Cyber Defense, Army Plans New Interceptor Acquisition Strategy
Breaking Defense is reporting on Pentagon optimism for AI in cyber defense and new AI plans at the NRO and NGA. It also said the Army has a new strategy to acquire cheaper interceptors by purchasing their components separately.
WorldScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryFederal GovernmentCongressEuropeEconomy PentagonCybersecurityU.S. ArmyDan DriscollNational Reconnaissance OfficeBreaking Defense Daily
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Media Monitor: BBC Reports on Zelensky Meeting with U.S. Officials, AI Race
The BBC reports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with top U.S. army officials in Kyiv to discuss the war with Russia. Separately, Google is testing its AI capabilities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSportUkraineMiddle EastAsiaMilitaryTradeArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Volodymyr ZelenskyKyivU.S. ArmyRussiaGoogleSundar PichaiBBC