The U.S. Army is planning multiple, critical live-fire tests of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon—assessing the common hypersonic glide body, two-stage rocket motor and ground systems—as it moves toward a fielding date of late 2023.

The Modernized Apache Concept builds on the Army’s plans to re-engine the AH-64E with two, 3,000shp GE Aviation T901 turboshaft engines and an open system interface in the cockpit.

Anduril Industries has introduced loitering munition variants of its Altius 600 and 700 drones.

The transformation of the Army’s fixed-wing intelligence fleet is about to transition from the experimental to the acquisition phase.

The U.S. Army and defense industry is eagerly awaiting the outcome of an extended bidding war for a long-range, high-speed rotorcraft.

The Army’s rotorcraft will need additional range to remain relevant in a conflict with China.

Safran has begun producing Arriel 2E helicopter engines in Texas to support the U.S. Army’s purchase of the B-model UH-72 Lakota helicopter.

A developmental U.S. Army ballistic missile flew more than 499 km during an Oct. 13 flight test from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, demonstrating the maximum range of the new weapon a year ahead of a scheduled fielding date in fiscal 2023.