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27 January

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, familiarize themselves with their roles as the opposing force during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 26-01 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Nov. 6, 2025. The United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) conducted Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Rotation 26-01 from Nov. 3 - 17, 2025, in and around the Hawaiian island chain. This exercise is designed to validate the combat readiness of the 3rd Mobile Brigade (3MBDE), 25th Infantry Division Artillery (DIVARTY), and the 125th Division Signal Battalion in a joint, multinational, multi-domain training environment. JPMRC 26-01 integrated U.S. forces, multinational partners, and joint capabilities to train tactics, techniques, and procedures required to dominate jungle and archipelagic terrain during large-scale combat operations. The exercise underscores the U.S. Army’s commitment to ensuring regional security and strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duke Edwards)

Lockheed Martin Demos Future Command and Control System for US Army

Lockheed Martin has showcased a Next Generation Command and Control prototype for the US Army at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

22 January

Americas

M1E3 Abrams main battle tank displayed indoors, showing its upgraded turret, long main gun, reinforced armor, and U.S. Army markings under exhibition lighting.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Formula One-Style Cockpit Emerges as New Detail on Next-Gen M1E3 Abrams Tank

With the M1E3 Abrams beginning to take shape, details about the US Army’s next-gen main battle tank have also started to emerge, including a cockpit inspired by “Formula One.”

22 January

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Orders 40 More M109A7 Paladin Howitzers for $473 Million

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $473-million contract for the production of 40 additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers.

21 January

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Washington Authorizes Expansion of US Forces With Over 30,000 Troops: Report

Washington is backing a significant expansion of US military personnel this year, authorizing an increase of more than 30,000 troops.

21 January

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Orders More Low-Velocity Airdrop Vehicles From Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract with the US Army to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles.

20 January

Americas

A drone swarm flies against a backdrop of partially cloudy, blue sky. The mood is technological and futuristic, with drones scattered at varying heights.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Voice-Controlled’ Drone Swarms? US Places $100M Bet on Concept

The Pentagon has begun shifting away from training troops to operate individual drones, instead preparing its force to command entire drone swarms through spoken instructions.

19 January

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