JUNE 17, 2026 - The U.S. Army is advancing the second tranche of its Strategic Capital Initiative, issuing a major request for proposals aimed at securing resilient, independent power for key installations. This phase of the initiative, centered on Pillar 1: Energy Resilience and Dominance, invites private-sector partners to develop, finance and operate commercial power … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2026 — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll called for faster acquisition, stronger interoperability and closer cooperation with allies and partners during a statement of intent signing ceremony held June 16, during the second day of Eurosatory 2026. The agreement is intended to expand the Uncrewed Aircraft System Marketplace granting allies and partners access to … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - When retired Army Staff Sgt. Gene Calantoc lost his leg in 2020, he was introduced to adaptive sports and competed in the 2024 Warrior Games. Now, two years later, he's back as a stronger competitor. During his first games, Calantoc said he was still learning how to move through adaptive sports with speed, skill and confidence. This year, competing with Team … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - Cannon engineers here used literal cutting-edge technology to cut rifled grooves in the bore of a 155mm M284 cannon barrel, leaving barrel conditions optimal for achieving a long-desired goal: bonding protective coatings to the hard steel. The achievement was part of a manufacturing technology demonstration on March 13 of electrochemical machining – or ECM – … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established Feb. 16, 1956 — an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army's premier authority on marksmanship training, small-arms expertise and competitive excellence. Its legacy is defined not only by medals and records, but … [Read more...]