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US Army creates robotics technician job to focus on drone warfare

As experts in autonomous warfare, U.S. Army robotics technicians will advise commanders on how best to deploy autonomous systems during operations.
Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility

The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
Sikorsky packs 4 Nomad drones into a single shipping container

Nomad 100 fast pack fits four aircraft, mission-command software, power, communications and sustainment equipment inside one standard shipping container.
3 US soldiers awarded Purple Hearts after March missile attack on Saudi Arabia base

Sgt. Xavier Jones, SSgt. Kalob Mitchell and Spc. Nicholas Cabo were awarded Purple Hearts after a missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.