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31 July

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dane Brouillette and Airman 1st Class Alyssa Richardson, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrollers, exit a Humvee during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond effectively to simulated attacks or security incidents within the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

US Army Orders Additional Humvees From AM General

AM General has received a $126.5-million contract to deliver additional M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, or Humvees, for the US Army.

31 July

Air

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) and the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team made parachuting history by completing the world’s first six-way downplane formation—The Hex—during the Armed Forces Parachute Championships in Netheravon, U.K. The high-speed, hexagon configuration maneuver demanded extreme precision, coordination, and teamwork. Developed over two years and perfected through joint training, The Hex showcased elite canopy piloting and the power of international military collaboration. Photo by LCpl Ollie Goss of the British Army Parachute Display Team

Rojoef Manuel

US, British Army Paratroopers Achieve World’s First Six-Way Downplane Maneuver

The US Army and British Army have facilitated the world’s first six-way downplane formation at a military parachuting competition in Wiltshire, England.

31 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Trials ‘ULTRA’ Robot Vehicle for GPS‑Jammed Resupply Ops

The US Army has field-tested ULTRA, an autonomous ground vehicle built to deliver battlefield supplies without a driver, remote operator, or GPS support.

29 July

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army to Receive Upgraded Virtual Battlespace System for Simulation Training

The US Army selected Virtual Battlespace 4 new version from Bohemia Interactive Simulations, a BAE Systems subsidiary, to boost virtual training capabilities.

28 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US, Seoul Launch MRO Pact for American Chinooks in S. Korea

The US and South Korea have agreed to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul for US Army Chinook heavy lift helicopters based in the East Asian country using local defense contractors.

25 July

Americas

A reload crew of Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator and Maintainers with Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 38th ADA Brigade, performs reload operations on their air defense system on Oct. 28, 2024 during the battery's deployment in support of Keen Sword 2025. (Sgt. Connor Davis)

Christine Casimiro

US Army to Add Four New Patriot Missile Battalions, Including Guam Unit

The US Army is planning to add up to four new Patriot battalions, with one of them assigned to support the Guam unit in the Western Pacific.

24 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Bat-Inspired Sensor Could Help Drones Navigate Without Cameras

A new echolocation system developed by researchers at the University of Michigan could help drones and robots “see” in darkness without cameras, laser-based sensors, or GPS.

24 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Seeks Successor to M240 Machine Gun

The US Army is seeking a potential replacement for its decades-old M240 medium machine gun, aiming for a weapon with improved lethality and capability.

21 July

Americas

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a patrol near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)

Christine Casimiro

Anduril Scores Nearly $100M US Army Deal for Next-Gen C2 Prototype

The US Army has awarded Anduril a $99.6-million contract to lead a team of companies and deliver a next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype.

21 July

Americas