Gen. Randy George

Is the Army about to shake up its Bradley replacement, XM30? Sources see major signs.

Sources told Breaking Defense a new RFI may be a backdoor effort to speed up, or potentially revamp entirely, the Bradley replacement competition.

Frozen tablets and downed drones: Army’s 11th Airborne learns to fight in the Arctic

During JPMRC 26-02, the “Arctic Angels” grapple with tough terrain, fragile tech and logistical shortfalls as the Army tries to sharpen its Arctic edge. 

Army to push M1E3 prototypes to soldiers this summer, five years ahead of schedule

Instead of waiting until all the tank's fixings meet every requirement, the service wants soldiers in the field to “plug and play” with various hardware and software components, Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said.

Army says first MV-75 tiltrotor helo to be delivered by end of 2026 for testing

"We have a new tiltrotor aircraft, and it was supposed to be delivered in 2031, 2032 and we said, 'No, we need it, you know, very quickly,'" the Army chief of staff said.

Army’s new acquisition structure, a new tank prototype and more drones: 2026 preview 

Many pledges were made about changing how the Army does things in 2025. Will 2026 see them happen?

From Army contracting pause to Pentagon acquisition overhaul: 2025 review

In 2025, the Pentagon issued a series of directives giving the Army top cover to move out on a larger acquisition restructuring and host of program terminations.

Army stands up Western Hemisphere Command prioritizing homeland defense, consolidation

“This integration delivers uninterrupted readiness, rapid force generation and expertise in homeland defense and civil support,” the service wrote. “This enables the U.S. Army to respond more rapidly to crises and continue building strong military alliances.” 

Trump nominates new Vice Chief of Army, moving Mingus out after less than two years

Gen. Mingus “always intended” for this to be “his last job,” adding that “it is a little early, sure but not significant," an Army source told Breaking Defense.

Gen. George says Army’s new Western Hemisphere Command to stand up in weeks

“Our Army has gotten smaller, and we have grown headquarters. I mean, so we have to reduce the headquarters, and I think we can become more efficient,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said at AUSA 2025.

Drones and ammunition: Army chief hands lawmakers $4.3 billion wish list for FY26

The Army's Unfunded Priorities List features, for instance, an additional $581 million for small drones and counter-unmanned aerial systems, as both are “changing faster than our budget can react," according to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

Hypersonics on the Hill: ARRW back in Air Force quiver, Army to seek new munitions

Army leaders also discussed the future of their non-hypersonic long-range missile options, including tests planned for a newer munition.

Army leaders need to show their ‘homework’ for transformation plans, lawmakers say

“You chose to give us a plan with few details, with no budgeting and a failure to answer a lot of our questions, and now [I’m] hearing about how this plan will be implemented from my own constituents, not from leadership,” said Rep. Eric Sorensen.

Pentagon chiefs eye Ukraine’s surprise drone strike with anxiety – and envy

Service leaders worry about base defense, but Gen. David Allvin also asked, "Why don't we think about including that in our Air Force and doing like the Ukrainians do?”

The Army’s bold plan needs to watch out for these three pitfalls

John Ferrari examines potential challenges to come from the Army's new Transformation in Contact plan.