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Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Air

US Army Shortlists Three Teams for New Helicopter Training Program

The US Army has approved three companies to continue their bid on the Flight School Next program, which seeks a new platform and related processes for basic helicopter training.

6 February

Arms

A U.S. Army Soldier, assigned to 3-501st Assault Helicopter Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, prepares 7.62mm ammunition for an aerial gunnery exercise from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria on Aug. 23, 2025. 1AD CAB’s aerial gunnery increased lethality and proficiency of all Task Force Iron aviation crews on collective tables while generating warfighting readiness and combat credible forces along NATO’s Eastern Flank. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Regina Koesters)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Creates New Office to Speed Ammo Acquisition

The US Army has established a new Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Agile Sustainment and Ammunition as part of a sweeping overhaul of its procurement process aimed at faster equipment supply to warfighters.

6 February

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Gets New AI-Driven Counter-Drone Tech for Border Protection

The US Army is getting a high-tech boost against rogue drones along the southern border with DroneArmor, a next-gen counter-unmanned aerial system platform developed by Parsons Corporation.

5 February

Technology

Military personnel observe autonomous ground robots operating in a field near temporary structures during a training or testing exercise.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Robots Step In: US Army Explores Next-Gen Chemical Defense

The US Army is on the hunt for decontamination robots that could handle chemical and biological cleanup operations.

4 February

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps Vita Inclinata for Helicopter Hoist Stabilization System

Vita Inclinata has secured a $45.6-million US Army contract to supply the Vita Rescue System.

4 February

Americas

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Christine Casimiro

US Army’s ‘VECTOR’ AI Talent Tool Sparks Debate After Short-Lived Debut

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help soldiers draft performance evaluations and prepare for promotion boards had a brief run in the US Army, prompting discussions over the challenges of adopting AI into military processes.

3 February

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor Completes Ballistic Test

Raytheon’s proposed replacement for the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), has completed a ballistic test.

3 February

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Receives First LRIP 2 Sentinel A4 Radar From Lockheed Martin

The US Army has taken delivery of the first of 19 Sentinel A4 radars, part of low-rate initial production (LRIP) 2, from Lockheed Martin.

2 February

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Frontline ‘Miracle’: DARPA’s Robotic Medical Tool Concept Seals Wounds Under Fire

DARPA is exploring a new robotic concept that locates wounds and applies lifesaving treatment, giving injured frontline troops a better chance to survive until they reach a hospital.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Americas

Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)

Ronald Watkins

RTX Taps TTM Technologies for $200M LTAMDS Radar Component Contract

Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a contract to supply electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radar program.

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