The US Army has combined its forces under a single four-star headquarters, Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC), with Gen. Joseph Ryan at the helm.

The Army is undergoing a holistic reevaluation of its approach to autonomy, particularly for ground vehicles, as part of a broader effort to streamline programs and reduce costs. According to Alex Miller, the Army Chief Technology Officer, some programs may be cut due to lack of alignment with the Army's new direction.

The US Army tested the first prototype for its Next Gen C2 data layer as part of its modernization initiative. The test involved dispersed command post operations to evaluate transport resiliency and effectiveness supporting the data layer.

The U.S. Army is pursuing high-energy laser integration on its next-generation large drone fleet as militaries worldwide seek cost-effective air defense solutions.

The U.S. Army is charting a new course for electronic warfare capabilities after abandoning its long-running MFEW-Air program.

The Army is nearing the release of a request for prototype proposals (RFPP) for its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) program. The initiative aims to bring together nontraditional vendors and adopt a 'teams of teams' approach, which has already been successful in other programs.

The US Army is undergoing significant changes to its acquisition process, including a new reporting structure and a focus on commercialization. The Army plans to buy commercial engines for the M1E3 tank and set up a marketplace for drones and counter-drone capabilities.

The US Army has announced plans to establish a new space career field, dubbed 40D Tactical Space Operations Specialist. Col.

Breaking Defense reports that the US military has become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence in various aspects of its operations, from battlefield management to cybersecurity. The development of GenAI.

As cockpits span generations, training organizations are addressing the need for type rating courses that prepare pilots to work effectively across generational divides. Younger pilots prefer interactive learning tools, while experienced pilots value structured progression and instructor-led debriefs.

Aselsan announced a 15% increase in revenue to $4.11 billion for 2025, driven by new export contracts and a focus on air defense systems. The company secured over $2 billion in new orders, including a $410 million contract with Poland, and invested $1.

ASIO Technologies' CEO Tomer Malchi discussed the company's handheld tactical mission enhancement system, Orion, during a recent visit to its offices. The system was developed to address gaps in command and control, situational awareness, and ISR capabilities for ground troops.

ATR reported €1.2 billion in revenue for 2025, driven by strong demand for its turboprop aircraft. Despite supply chain constraints, particularly with landing gears and engines, deliveries totaled 32 aircraft.

The AUKUS arrangement has survived a review by the Trump administration, with defense leaders from the US, UK, and Australia reaffirming their commitment to the trilateral deal. The agreement outlines the sale of at least three US-made Virginia-class submarines to Australia followed by the creation of SSN AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines for both the UK and Australia.

Aurigny Air Services has confirmed one of its ATR 72-600s experienced a 'total electrical failure' during a repositioning flight on February 4, 2026. The incident prompted a safety investigation and the temporary removal of the aircraft from service.

Canberra has approved a third tranche of the Australian-designed and -built MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft from Boeing, worth AUS $754 million. The deal includes seven additional drones to be delivered over three years, supporting the development of an operational capability by 2028.

Austal Defence Australia has secured a $681 million contract from the Australian government to design and build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels. The deal, part of the Strategic Shipbuilding pilot program, will see Austal complete detailed designs and construction at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.

Austal Defence Australia has secured a $4 billion Australian dollar contract to build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian military. The 100-meter-long vessels will be based on Dutch Damen designs and constructed at Henderson's Common User Facility in western Australia.

Austal USA President Michelle Kruger will leave her post on June 1, marking a significant leadership transition for the shipbuilding company. Breaking Defense reports that Eugene Miller will take over as interim president, while Chris Chadwick assumes responsibilities as executive chairman.

Australia is implementing its most significant defense organization reform in 50 years, creating a new independent Defense Delivery Agency to accelerate weapons acquisition and improve budget performance. The agency, launching July 1, will consolidate three existing groups and report directly to the defense minister, aiming to address rising project complexity and chronic delays.