Matthew Cox

Matthew Cox has been a defense reporter since 1998. During his time with Military.com he covered all the services, with a close eye on Army weapons development and procurement, body armor testing, camouflage, ammunition as well as readiness and training issues. He previously worked for 12 years for Army Times. He traveled to Afghanistan and Iraq numerous times from 2002 to 2008, covering Stryker and light infantry units in combat. He also spent four years in the U.S. Army during the second half of the 1980s, serving as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division.

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The Army Just Wrapped Up Its First Robot Vehicle Experiment. Here’s What It Learned

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Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told an audience at Fort Hood that he is determined to change the culture of sexual harassment.

Artist’s conception from Northrop Grumman of a directed energy prototype solution on a U.S. Army Stryker combat vehicle.

Soldiers to Shoot Lasers from Stryker Vehicles in Upcoming Test

The Army continues to stress the importance of involving soldiers in equipment development much earlier than in past efforts.

A common hypersonic glide body launches from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai.

Army to Speed Up Testing of Planned Hypersonic Missile

The Army has been designing the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body, which will be used by all U.S. services.

Army Special Forces Colonel Faces Court-Martial on Sexual Assault Charges

Col. Kevin M. Russell is facing five counts of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Spc. Francisco Gilberto Hernandezvargas of the 1st Cavalry Division, who died died Aug. 2, 2020.

Army IDs Fort Hood Soldier Who Died in Boating Accident

Spc. Francisco Gilberto Hernandezvargas is the second Hood soldier to die recently at Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

A test facility professional prepares to fire an M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure test round at an undisclosed test range in 2019.

Marines Want New Shoulder-Fired Rockets with Smaller Blast Signature than M9 Pistol

The Army recently released a request for proposals on behalf of the Marines for the M72 LAW Fire from Enclosure munition.

A soldier prepares to lift the hex bar for the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift event at Fort Irwin.

Army Says Document Warning of Defective ACFT Hex Bars Is Inaccurate

The Army has fielded thousands of hex bars for the more challenging fitness test that will replace the current APFT.

Wisconsin National Guard soldiers fly a UH-60 Black Hawk

Guard Major Questioned About Plans to Fly Army Helicopters Low over DC Protesters

The Pentagon has yet to release the findings of an investigation.

Video shows an M9 pistol being pointed at a soldier.

TikTok Showing Soldier Pointing Loaded Pistol at Buddy Prompts Army Probe

A video clip circulating on social media appears to be proof the U.S. military can't stress weapons safety enough.

National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco testifies.

Lawmakers Grill Guard Officer on Claims Police Used Excessive Force on DC Protesters

Lawmakers held the hearing to ask questions about the events surrounding the June 1 clearing operation at Lafayette Square.

Demonstrators gather near the White House to protest the death of George Floyd.

Excessive Force Used Against Protesters Outside White House, Guard Commander Claims

A D.C. National Guard major is set to testify that a U.S. Park Police operation against peaceful protesters was "unprovoked."

Battalion Commander Assessment Program participants must work together

New Army Assessment Aims to Reduce Bias When Choosing Colonels for Command

In September, the Army will hold its first Colonels Command Assessment Program (CCAP).

Soldiers take part in pathfinder training at the Liberty Pickup Zone at Fort Benning.

Pandemic May Force Army to Close Pathfinder School, Relocate Others

The U.S. Army may close or drastically alter its Pathfinder School at Fort Benning, Georgia

Soldiers model the new Army Green Service Uniform that is scheduled to replace the blue Army Service Uniform for everyday wear by 2028. (U.S. Army)

Here's the Lineup of Bases Next to Get the Army Greens Uniform

Army uniform officials have released an updated plan to field the new World War II-style Army Green Service Uniform.

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