APRIL 8, 2026 - The Army’s Launched Effects (LE) program is accelerating a new era of battlefield reach and responsiveness by pairing cutting-edge uncrewed technology with acquisition approaches designed for speed. Built to deliver decisive effects from standoff distances, these systems are rapidly moving from concept to operational use—demonstrating that smarter acquisition … [Read more...]
Innovation Accelerates Timeline for Combat Attack System
APRIL 8, 2026 – In an unprecedented demonstration of rapid innovation, the Indiana National Guard hosted the Technology and Readiness Experimentation, or T-REX, framework that was instrumental in advancing the Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, from a public demonstration to operational employment in seven months. This achievement directly answers the call … [Read more...]
Latest Airdrop Technology Demonstrated at Yuma
APRIL 8, 2026 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s Yuma Test Center (YTC) demonstrated the most cutting-edge developments of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) for an entire week in March. More than 300 participants from the United States and 11 different partner nations attended the event, necessitating a massive effort by YTC … [Read more...]
Commitment to SECWAR’s Warfighting Mission
APRIL 8, 2026 - The Vice Admiral John B. Mustin Contributions to Warfighting Award is an accolade to recognize contributions of U.S. Navy reservists to the Navy’s warfighting capabilities. The award was named in honor of the 15th Chief of Navy Reserve, VADM John B. Mustin, who demonstrated superb leadership and transformed the Navy Reserve from a response force into a lethal … [Read more...]
Artemis II Locked In for Return to Earth
APRIL 8, 2026 - Next stop — Earth. Following a historic lunar flyby at a record-setting distance, the Artemis II crew is now on its return journey, with splashdown expected Friday in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 50-60 miles off the coast of San Diego. Awaiting their arrival will be USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26), positioned to recover the astronauts and capsule. For NPS … [Read more...]