U.S. Army Expands Heavy-Lift Fleet with $461M Order for 9 CH-47F Block II Chinooks

New contracts boost total Chinook Block II helicopters under procurement to 18.

What powers the U.S. Army’s next-gen tiltrotor?

The MV-75 FLRAA is getting a major boost from Marotta Controls, which has been tapped to supply the aircraft’s main power inverter.

This compact, high-efficiency system will manage power for avionics, sensors, and flight controls, critical for the Army’s modernization goals.

#FLRAA #ArmyModernization

Learn more about this milestone in defense innovation here:
https://defensefeeds.com/news/aerospace-news/us-army-mv-75-flraa-power-system/

US Army MV-75 FLRAA Gains Marotta Power System From Bell Deal

Bell partners with Marotta Controls to enhance the US Army MV-75 FLRAA with advanced power inverter technology for efficient, next-gen flight performance.

Defense Feeds
he US Army has canceled the M10 Booker light tank program, a $1 billion+ project, just before full-rate production. Originally meant to be air-transportable, it became too heavy. The Army accepted 26 units, but will redirect funds to new capabilities. #ArmyModernization #M10Booker https://washingtonhorizon.com/army-terminates-1b-m10-booker-tank-program-before-full-rate-production/
Army terminates $1B M10 Booker tank program before full-rate production

The US Army has officially terminated the M10 Booker, a light tank program developed at a cost of more than $1 billion, reversing course just as the vehicle was set to enter full-rate production. The decision, announced 11 June 2025, marks a dramatic pivot from what was slated to be

Chaedrol's Washington Horizon
The Army’s M10 Booker was meant to be a nimble, air-droppable tank. Now it’s 42 tons, can’t deploy as planned, and lacks modern tech. Critics say it’s a solution in search of a mission. #MilitaryProcurement #ArmyModernization https://washingtonhorizon.com/too-heavy-and-too-late-meet-armys-m10-booker-a-tank-without-a-mission/
Too heavy and too late; Meet Army’s M10 Booker, a tank without a mission

Defense One’s Meghann Myers covers the development of the US Army’s M10 Booker—meant to be a nimble, air-droppable “light tank” for infantry support—that arrived years late, overweight, and unusable on key bases like Fort Campbell. Originally envisioned in 2013 as a spiritual successor to the 16-ton

Chaedrol's Washington Horizon
The M10 Booker was meant to be the Army’s agile new tank—now it’s too heavy, too late, and too unusable. The Pentagon may pull the plug. #ArmyModernization #DefenseAcquisition https://washingtonhorizon.com/too-heavy-and-too-late-meet-armys-m10-booker-a-tank-without-a-mission/
Too heavy and too late; Meet Army’s M10 Booker, a tank without a mission

Defense One’s Meghann Myers covers the development of the US Army’s M10 Booker—meant to be a nimble, air-droppable “light tank” for infantry support—that arrived years late, overweight, and unusable on key bases like Fort Campbell. Originally envisioned in 2013 as a spiritual successor to the 16-ton

Chaedrol's Washington Horizon
QinetiQ Works With U.S. Army on New Long-Range Sensor System

New system aims to improve target detection and support Army modernization goals

QinetiQ Works With U.S. Army on New Long-Range Sensor System

New system aims to improve target detection and support Army modernization goals

Argentine Armed Forces Receive First Modernized TAM 2C A2 Tanks

The TAM 2C A2 tank received a digital control system and an electric turret for enhanced accuracy and speed.

https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37218/Argentine_Armed_Forces_Receive_First_Modernized_TAM_2C_A2_Tanks

#TAM2C #ArgentinaDefense #TankModernization #ElbitSystems #IMPSA #MilitaryTechnology #ArmyModernization #NationalSecurity #DefenseIndustry #TankUpgrades

Argentine Armed Forces Receive First Modernized TAM 2C A2 Tanks

The TAM 2C A2 tank received a digital control system and an electric turret for enhanced accuracy and speed.