Congress wants more troops in Europe as war in Ukraine drags on
PARIS AND WASHINGTON — Congress is pushing for more U.S. soldiers in Europe in its fiscal 2023 draft defense policy bills as the…
US Army unveils contract to build new light tank for infantry forces
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army on Tuesday selected General Dynamics Land Systems to build a light tank meant to improve mobility, protection and…
Lockheed’s Sikorsky wins $2.3 billion Army Black Hawk multi-year contract
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit won its 10th five-year contract worth $2.3 billion for 120 H-60 Mike-model Black Hawk utility helicopters with…
US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has no clear plan for modernizing its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, leaving the House Armed Services Committee concerned,…
Lockheed may repurpose its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile for air defense
PARIS — Lockheed Martin is evaluating how its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile can be configured for mobile, short-range air defense, according to a top…
Bradley replacement could be the US Army’s first hybrid combat vehicle
PARIS — The U.S. Army’s replacement of the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is likely to be the service’s first combat vehicle with hybrid…
Lawmakers want Army to set up program to experiment with electrical tactical vehicle operations
WASHINGTON — House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee lawmakers want the U.S. Army to establish and run a pilot program examining…
Ukraine invasion prompts congressional push for a new look at Patriot missile defense needs
WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has drawn new attention to the cruise and ballistic missile threat in the European theater, prompting House…
Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks renewed interest in Stryker protection system
WASHINGTON — Based on what has been observed of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Army in Europe has renewed interest in pursuing…
West Point superintendent slated to lead US Army Europe and Africa
WASHINGTON — The Army has tapped U.S. Military Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe…