Aerial and maritime drones coupled with a new shore-to-shore connector aim to overcome logistical hurdles. The Air Force is planning to receive five EA-37B Compass Call electronic-warfare aircraft in 2025 as it moves forward with plans to retire its predecessor. Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks. Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units. Army Times' sources explain why they chose to speak out about elevated suicide rates among tankers and other members of armor brigades. An Army Times data analysis found that armor brigades and tankers experienced higher suicide rates than the rest of the Army. The companies must deliver the prototype vehicle by 2025. The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams. Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe. Army Times spoke with the armor branch chief about the new field. Load More