US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test
The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report.
By Riley Ceder
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Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast
The Marine Corps is rolling out training simulators to spare Marines from excessive blast exposure.
By Todd South
In a world of drones, Ukraine’s artillerymen rushed to defend Kharkiv
The tide is turning, thanks in no small part to donated Western arms like the venerable M777 towed howitzer, but their effectiveness has taken a hit.
By Thomas Mutch
US deploys submarine, accelerates carrier strike group to Middle East
The moves come as the U.S. and allies push for Israel and Hamas to achieve a cease-fire agreement that could help calm soaring tensions in the region.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Navy christens destroyer for Marine who jumped on grenade in Vietnam
The family of a fallen Navy Cross recipient christened the future guided-missile destroyer Patrick Gallagher at a ceremony in Maine.
New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled
The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.
By Todd South