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Military takeover of New Mexico borderlands challenged in court
The lawsuit argues that the government unlawfully expanded the scope and duration of its “national defense area” designation.
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.
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Salaries, food and sumo wrestling suits: What I learned paying the bills for war
From Vietnam to Iraq, “I had a bird’s-eye view on how money and war are inextricably linked,” this Air Force veteran reflects in The War Horse.
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US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China’s missile arsenal.
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US Air Force outlines the fighter fleet it needs by 2035
A new Air Force report calls for 1,509 combat-coded fighters by 2035, with F-35s making up 40% of the fleet and F-47s replacing F-22s.
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
Understanding these dynamics, American leaders should recalibrate and opt to rely less on forward defense, writes analyst Lyle Goldstein.
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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones
The service “is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience.”
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US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships.
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Don’t call it a ‘quagmire’: defense secretary refuses to speculate on length of Iran war
The questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act.
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Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Trump said he suggested “a little bit of a ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine during his phone call Wednesday with the Russian leader.
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Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
Acting comptroller Jules Hurst III, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said that the bulk of the figure has been devoted to ordnance.
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Air Force releases plan to recruit, retain AI professionals
The Air Force released its plans to “aggressively” recruit and retain AI professionals to further become an “AI-first force.”
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Brain function evaluations to be part of Marine health records
By September, Marines will be screened for blast exposure and overpressure during their periodic health assessments, a Pentagon official said.
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Navy releases list of ships it plans to inactivate this year
The service intends to remove 14 vessels from its fleet.
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US Marines help gun down beach invaders in simulated Philippines defense
Afterwards, as the repulsed “enemy” withdrew in disorder, a coup de grace was delivered by an explosive-laden, first-person-view drone.
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‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn’t need “cross-dressers” or “leaf eaters” in the service.
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Pentagon asks Congress to codify ‘Department of War,’ estimates $52 million cost
Only Congress has the authority to permanently rename executive department names, and it has not yet changed the title of the Department of Defense.
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Utility shutoffs, mounting debt — Coast Guard endures hardships in ongoing shutdown
Coast Guard members and civilian employees are wondering whether they will get paid as the partial government shutdown continues.