Col. Eloy Martinez became the 53rd commanding officer of Rock Island Arsenal’s JMTC during a traditional change-of-command ...

A provision in a restructuring bill would require the Army to update Congress on its plans for the facility before moving ...

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week and it now goes to the full Senate for consideration. Several ...

Jason Rupp, Rock Island Arsenal engineering technician, and Katie Cary, RIA public works general engineer, talk about the Arsenal's flood defenses, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Rock Island.

The Rock Island Arsenal will be holding its Armed Forces Day celebration throughout the weekend.

The Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center is the factory on the island, specializing in defense and aerospace products.

The Rock Island Arsenal announced stricter security measures on Wednesday.

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Extra security precautions at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) could cause delays for those planning to visit public spaces on the island. The Arsenal announced the ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — On June 30, Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, made his first official visit to the Rock Island Arsenal – an installation that has supported Army ...

For months, speculation has swirled in the wake of federal officials proposing cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA). The initial plan would consolidate the logistics and munitions department.

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is joining with other lawmakers from Iowa and Illinois in seeking answers from the Secretary of the Army about future plans for the Rock Island Arsenal. Grassley says ...