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Army will trim 5% of general-officer jobs in coming years, chief’s spokesman says
Gen. Randy George agrees the Army is “too top-heavy.”
December 19, 2024 | Meghann Myers
Army aviation was having a bad few years—even before Wednesday’s crash
The service’s fiscal 2024 mishap rate was the highest since 2007.
January 31, 2025 | Meghann Myers
The Army made a tank it doesn’t need and can’t use. Now it’s figuring out what to do with it.
The M10 Booker busted its requirements from the beginning. It’s a case study in how Army procurement wants to change.
April 27, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Army expects to make more than a million artillery shells next year
Armaments chief says new factories, streamlined processes will hit goal just a few months late.
June 17, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Hegseth issues Army a lengthy to-do list
The Wednesday memo includes deadlines for weapons and tech, orders to streamline units and organizations, and more.
May 1, 2025 | Meghann Myers
‘Nothing will be safe’ from Army’s kit overhaul
The service wants new gear to lighten the physical and cognitive load on troops.
March 25, 2025 | Meghann Myers
Dismount before contact: Learning to fight with the infantry squad vehicle
How the Army is adapting to protect soldiers in its new open-air dune buggy.
October 14, 2025 | Meghann Myers
The Army’s new tank will roll out a decade early. Here’s how they did it
Soldiers are expected to be riding in the M1E3 next year, well ahead of the tank’s planned 2030s arrival.
October 15, 2025 | Meghann Myers
As drones proliferate, Army pilots worry about their future. Will a new approach to flight school help?
The service is shedding aviation units and working to turn initial helicopter training over to industry.
November 9, 2025 | Thomas Novelly
How the Army’s most tech-forward units are practicing for war
A two-week exercise simulated island battles—and put some 75 new technologies to the test.
November 23, 2025 | Jennifer Hlad
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18 Comments
The M10 Booker tank is a case study in how not to procure military equipment, and the Army needs to learn from its mistakes to avoid similar failures in the future
It’s impressive that the Army expects to produce over a million artillery shells next year, thanks to new factories and streamlined processes, which will help meet the demand for ammunition
The infantry squad vehicle is an innovative solution to protect soldiers in combat, and the Army’s efforts to adapt to new technologies are commendable
I’m concerned about the Army’s aviation mishap rate, which was the highest since 2007 in fiscal 2024, and wonder what measures are being taken to address this issue
The Army needs to prioritize pilot training and equipment maintenance to reduce these incidents
The Army’s decision to trim 5% of general-officer jobs is a step in the right direction, as Gen. Randy George acknowledged that the Army is ‘too top-heavy’
The M10 Booker tank debacle is a prime example of how Army procurement needs to be overhauled, as it busted its requirements from the beginning and is now a costly burden
Gen. Randy George’s acknowledgement that the Army is ‘too top-heavy’ is a significant admission, and the plan to trim 5% of general-officer jobs is a step towards reforming the Army’s structure
The early rollout of the M1E3 tank is a significant achievement, and it will be interesting to see how it performs in the field, as soldiers are expected to be riding in it next year
Hegseth’s memo to the Army is a wake-up call, with deadlines for weapons and tech, and orders to streamline units and organizations, which will hopefully lead to much-needed reforms
The Army needs to be more efficient and agile in its operations, and this memo is a step in the right direction
The Army’s efforts to address the proliferation of drones and their impact on Army pilots are crucial, and the new approach to flight school may help address these concerns and ensure that pilots are trained for the changing landscape of warfare
The proliferation of drones is a concern for Army pilots, who worry about their future role in the military, and the new approach to flight school may help address these concerns
The Army needs to find a balance between traditional piloted aircraft and drones, and ensure that pilots are trained for the changing landscape of warfare
The Army’s efforts to reduce its mishap rate and improve pilot training are crucial, as the fiscal 2024 mishap rate was the highest since 2007, and changes are needed to prevent such incidents
The Army’s kit overhaul is long overdue, as the current gear is putting a heavy physical and cognitive load on troops, and new equipment is needed to lighten this burden
The two-week exercise that simulated island battles and tested 75 new technologies is an example of the Army’s commitment to innovation and preparedness for future conflicts
The infantry squad vehicle is an example of the Army’s efforts to adapt to new technologies and protect soldiers in combat, and its development is a positive step forward