Equipment

Washington Report

September 15, 2026

Massachusetts Guard Welcomes F-35As

Massachusetts’ 104th Fighter Wing formally became the Air National Guard’s fifth F-35A Lightning II unit during a Sunday ceremony at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts.

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Washington Report

July 21, 2026

D.C. National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense With First Maritime Security Vessel

The District of Columbia National Guard's 260th Special Purpose Brigade recently commissioned its first maritime security vessel, marking the first time an Army unit in the nation's capital has operated a dedicated waterborne platform.

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Washington Report

June 16, 2026

Conference Tradeshow Provides a Peek at the Future

Ready to see the equipment and other technology you may use tomorrow? The tradeshow at 148th General Conference & Exhibition offers such a glimpse Aug. 28–31 in Indianapolis.

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Washington Report

June 02, 2026

Indiana Guard Strengthens Lethality Using New Weapons System

Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 76th Mobile Brigade Combat Team recently fielded one of the Army's newest weapons systems at Camp Atterbury.

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Washington Report

October 15, 2025

Senate NDAA Includes State Active-Duty Reimbursement Provision

The Senate’s version of the annual defense policy bill passed with a critical provision to ensure the Guard has adequate funds needed to repair and maintain equipment used in state emergencies.

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Washington Report

September 16, 2025

Report: F-35 Fighter Program Faces Further Delays

The scope of the Pentagon’s modernization plans for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be reduced amid ongoing cost overruns and schedule delays, according to a recent report from a congressional watchdog.

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Washington Report

September 09, 2025

NGAUS, TAGs: Let States Pay Units for Equipment Use

The Adjutants General Association of the United States and NGAUS have called on congressional defense leaders to include the bipartisan Guarding Readiness Resources Act in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Washington Report

June 03, 2025

Report: Army Behind Curve on Drones

Small unmanned aircraft systems present both an opportunity and a challenge for the U.S. Army, and significant change is required to realize the opportunity.

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Washington Report

May 06, 2025

Army Leaders Outline Transformation Initiative

The Army is embarking on a sweeping transformation, according to a letter to the force last week from senior Army leaders.

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Washington Report

March 03, 2025

Bill Would Let States Pay Units for Equipment Use

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate last week would direct state payments for the use of the National Guard federal equipment in state missions to the units that used the equipment.

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AC/RC Aviation Force Design Parity

Army National Guard Divisions must have parity in aviation force design and personnel authorizations with the Active Component Army inclusive of future combat systems. The current lack of parity risks interoperability with the Active Component, threatens overmatch against our enemies, and ties the hands of commanders.

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UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization

The Army National Guard operates 858 UH/HH-60 Black Hawks, with a majority, UH-60Ls, reaching or exceeding their expected useful life by 2031. Increased overseas deployments and domestic operations coupled with reductions in Army Reserve rotary wing aircraft and no modernization strategy for ARNG aircraft places immense pressure on the existing UH/HH-60 fleet.

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