US Army News

Leidos Prepares for Mass Production of IFPC Inc 2 Launchers
Weapon / Missile

Leidos Prepares for Mass Production of IFPC Inc 2 Launchers

Leidos announced the mass production of Enduring Shield modular missile launchers as part of the U.S. Army’s Indirect Fires Protection Capability programme.

Anduril to Develop Solid Rocket Motor for US Army HIMARS
Engine and Transmission

Anduril to Develop Solid Rocket Motor for US Army HIMARS

Anduril will produce a new rocket motor to boost HIMARS capacity for the US Army, aiming to reduce costs and increase range with its proprietary ALITEC fuel.

Ripsaw 3 UGV Chosen as the Light UGV of the U.S. Army
Unmanned Systems

Ripsaw 3 UGV Chosen as the Light UGV of the U.S. Army

Textron’s Ripsaw 3 UGV has won the U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle-(RCV) competition after racing against Oshkosh Defence, GDLS, and McQ’s prototypes.

U.S. Army Seeks Funding for Air Defence Artillery System
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Army Seeks Funding for Air Defence Artillery System

The U.S. Army is seeking $66 million in funding in 2025 for the rapid prototyping of MDACS 155 mm air defence artillery with guided rounds for (MDACS).

Repkon to Establish 155 mm shell Production line in Pakistan
Ammunition Expo and Air Show

Repkon to Establish 155 mm shell Production line in Pakistan

Repkon, which established 155-mm artillery shell production lines for the U.S. Department of Defence, has signed a contract for a similar facility for Pakistan.

Repkon to Launch TNT Factory for U.S. Army
Ammunition Investment

Repkon to Launch TNT Factory for U.S. Army

The U.S. Army and U.S. Army Contracting Command have awarded a contract action of $435 million to REPKON USA.

The U.S. Army Seeks Human-Machine Hybrid Squads
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Army Seeks Human-Machine Hybrid Squads

The U.S. Army will host an industry day at which various firms will display their solutions for human-machine teaming in formations.

U.S. Army Cancels Patriot PAC-3 AD Missile Replacement
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Army Cancels Patriot PAC-3 AD Missile Replacement

The U.S. Army has abandoned its plans to replace the PAC-3 long-range air defence missile with the MIM-104 Patriot air defence system.

Israel Acquires Heavy-Duty Tank Trailers
Logistics

Israel Acquires Heavy-Duty Tank Trailers

Israel will acquire Heavy-Duty Tank Trailers with FMS for an estimated cost of $164.6 million. Deliveries should commence in 2027.

Boeing Offers CH-47F Block II helicopter to Poland
Air

Boeing Offers CH-47F Block II helicopter to Poland

Following AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Poland, Boeing has announced the proposal for a CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopter sale to this country.

U.S. Army Looks for a Medium Unmanned Logistics Vehicle
Logistics Unmanned Systems

U.S. Army Looks for a Medium Unmanned Logistics Vehicle

With two UGVs astronomically apart in weight classes, the U.S. Army is working on requirements for a middle-ground platform called MMET.

T901 Turboshaft Engines Arrive for Integration
Engine and Transmission

T901 Turboshaft Engines Arrive for Integration

Two General Electric T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) have arrived at Sikorsky facilities for integration on Black Hawk utility helicopters.

ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins
Weapon / Missile

ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins

The production of ER GMLRS with a longer range than M30 GMLRS for HIMARS and M270 MLRS of the U.S. Army has begun.

U.S. Army Eyes a Mass Loitering Munition Acquisition
Unmanned Systems

U.S. Army Eyes a Mass Loitering Munition Acquisition

The U.S. Army plans to field more than 1000 Switchblade 600 loitering munitions in 2025 within the scope of the Replicator programme.

U.S. Provides emergency FMS HIMARS to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile

U.S. Provides emergency FMS HIMARS to Ukraine

Ukraine, funded by Germany, acquires three HIMARS under emergency Foreign Military Sale for an estimated cost of $30 million.

AFRICOM Might Settle in Morocco
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Bilateral Relations

AFRICOM Might Settle in Morocco

In light of regular joint exercises, the possibility of U.S. Army AFRICOM settling in Morocco, a West African country, is on the table.