More On Gear and Equipment

U.S. Army officials will soon begin fielding a new combat helmet designed to give soldiers 100 percent greater protection.

Equipment officials recently fielded the Army's first pocket-sized drones to units of the 82nd Airborne Division.

The Chinook was "totally destroyed" during the landing, and U.S. and Afghan personnel on board were injured.

Military pilots who head to Nellis Air Force Base will find out what it's like to go up against an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

The U.S. Navy has deactivated its stealth fighter squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

The U.S. Army recently selected five defense firms to participate in a design study for mounting a 30mm cannon on a Stryker.

The SASAC approved defense spending bill provides dollars for Army helicopters and a weapon to replace the M249.

The 12-day Exercise Northern Edge is the largest joint U.S. military training operation in the region.

In addition to fighting an armored opposing force, BCTs will soon have to face a greater drone presence here.

The drones could be programmed to "follow strategic assets," including Norwegian or ally submarines.