Army air defense systems deploy to the Arctic, Africa for first time
The Sgt. STOUT and Avenger, both mobile air defense systems, deployed for major European and African exercises.
By Todd South
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Marines have air defense, but need a way to defeat drone swarms
“The big thing that really keeps me up at night is swarms,” Col. Andrew Konicki, head of ground-based air defense for Marine Corps Systems Command, said.
By Todd South
US criticizes China’s militarization of disputed South China Sea
The Pentagon criticized what it called China’s “continued militarization” of island outposts in the disputed South China Sea, where the Chinese air force landed long-range bombers for the first time, putting entire Southeast Asia within their range.
Russian bombers intercepted by F-22s off Alaska’s coast
A flight of long-range Russian bombers were intercepted by U.S. fighter jets off the western coast of Alaska Friday.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force identifies Thunderbirds pilot killed in F-16 crash
The Air Force on Thursday identified the Thunderbirds pilot killed in the F-16 crash at the Nevada Test and Training range as Maj. Stephen Del Bagno.
US air defense artillery brigade begins new European mission for first time since Cold War
The air defense artillery unit will be deployed for nine months supporting Operation Atlantic Resolve.
By Kyle Rempfer
Fellow troops mourn a Belgian special operator who died during a training jump at US base
The Belgian special operator died during a training exercise in Yuma on Wed. Feb. 28.
By Nicole Bauke
The V-280 tilt-rotor aircraft could change the way air assault troops operate
Bell's V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft should be a welcome addition to units conducting fast rope insertions, rappelling, or any other air assault operation.
By Kyle Rempfer
Accurate air and artillery strikes, coming soon from a tablet
Marines are continuing to push smaller, lighter and more mobile tech to help Marines call in air and artillery strikes.
By Shawn Snow
Not just for Hollywood anymore: SOCOM seeks long-range facial recognition, other next-gen tech
Facial recognition optics are among the new gadgets special operations forces may soon have in their kits during missions.
By Kyle Rempfer
Modernizing infantry Marines: Big changes coming as grunts take on more special ops-style missions
The Corps is on a major push to overhaul how its fundamental basic unit operates in battle.
By Shawn Snow
The Marine Corps wants rifle-mounted, video-streaming surveillance tech
It’s another development as the Marine Corps continues to push for new lethal technologies to retool its infantry squads.
By Shawn Snow