Land Warfare

Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition
Anduril, Hanwha team for Army’s S-MET robot transport competition

Anduril will “serve as the prime contractor to deliver a modified, autonomy-ready Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) based on Hanwha’s proven Arion-SMET platform,” according to an announcement.

With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm

With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm
With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm

One of the under secretaries compared the damage of a year-long continuing resolution to the effects of sequestration in 2013.

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea
Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

The EU opted to start its own maritime security force in the Red Sea, despite a months-long established American-led effort. Analysts see evidence of fissures between Western partners.

Ukraine asks Australia for tanks, transport vehicles, new authorities

Ukraine asks Australia for tanks, transport vehicles, new authorities
Ukraine asks Australia for tanks, transport vehicles, new authorities

“From my last two years of work advocating for more military aid for Ukraine, it is evident that the biggest hand brake is hesitancy in the Department of Defense,” Kateryna Argyrou, co-chair of the main Ukrainian NGO in Australia, said.

Fewer special ops, more tech: Formal force structure cements a trimmer Army

Fewer special ops, more tech: Formal force structure cements a trimmer Army
Fewer special ops, more tech: Formal force structure cements a trimmer Army

“We are transforming our force structure, we are transforming our weapons systems through our modernization programs and what we’ve done, through the force structure changes, is make room for some new formations,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.

UK invites industry bids for New Medium Helicopter, sets 2025 contract date

UK invites industry bids for New Medium Helicopter, sets 2025 contract date
UK invites industry bids for New Medium Helicopter, sets 2025 contract date

The ITN phase is expected to deliver, for the first time, a full breakdown of requirements and costs for industry for the estimated $1.3 billion program.

Army will have to cancel exercises with NATO, inside CENTCOM, with no budget supplemental

Army will have to cancel exercises with NATO, inside CENTCOM, with no budget supplemental
Army will have to cancel exercises with NATO, inside CENTCOM, with no budget supplemental

“We don’t have a lot of cash under the sofa cushions and if we don’t get a budget, and we don’t get a supplemental, we’re going to probably have to cancel some things,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said today.

Polish foreign minister warns Ukraine losses will be Speaker Johnson’s ‘responsibility’

Polish foreign minister warns Ukraine losses will be Speaker Johnson’s ‘responsibility’
Polish foreign minister warns Ukraine losses will be Speaker Johnson’s ‘responsibility’

The plea from Radosław Sikorski adds to a chorus of European officials who have grown concerned by Washington’s reluctance to approve the new funding and wider fears that Europe cannot sustain the war effort without American weapon supplies.

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Israel’s Elbit to supply systems for Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The $600 million contract calls for “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and a sensors suit.”

Iron Sting: An exclusive look inside Israeli’s new precision mortar

Iron Sting: An exclusive look inside Israeli’s new precision mortar
Iron Sting: An exclusive look inside Israeli’s new precision mortar

During a visit to a military base in central Israel, Breaking Defense received a rare look at the 120mm mortar up-close, alongside Lt. Col. Liron Cohen, an IDF officer who helped develop it through the Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development.

Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next

Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next
Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next

On the two year anniversary of the war, the Breaking Defense team has assembled a series of pieces on the state of the conflict across multiple domains, what might come in year three, and what lessons the US has learned from the conflict. 

European Union introduces more Russian sanctions to squeeze DPRK and third country suppliers

European Union introduces more Russian sanctions to squeeze DPRK and third country suppliers
European Union introduces more Russian sanctions to squeeze DPRK and third country suppliers

In all, 106 individuals and 88 ‘entities’ are subject to the latest sanctions, the thirteenth by the European Union since the Ukraine war began and timed to mark the conflict’s second anniversary.

Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG
Armored vehicles and Patriots sent to Ukraine without solid sustainment plan, says Pentagon IG

“We’re certainly aware that we could be doing more, but we’ve been saying from the beginning that we need to make sure that the Ukrainians have every tool available to them to maintain these systems,” Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today.

Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine
Why the Army needs a drone branch: Embracing lessons from Ukraine

In this op-ed, Army Lt. Col. Robert Solano argues the need for the US military to boldly embrace how it approaches uncrewed systems.