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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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Navy dishes out awards for top mess halls
The U.S. Navy announced the recipients of its Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Award on Monday.
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Trump again chides NATO for failing to back US operations in Iran
The president’s remarks came just a day after a tense private meeting with the alliance’s Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.
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Drone warfare has dramatically changed the battlefield. Is the US medical corps ready?
Studies from the Ukraine war show drone-delivered explosives are more destructive and lead to a wider range and higher severity of traumatic injury.
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US Navy introduces free Wi-Fi to barracks in Greece, Italy
The move is part of a broader free Wi-Fi initiative focused on improving troops’ quality of life.
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Charges mount for Army OB/GYN accused of sexual assault
An Army doctor is now facing an expanded set of sexual assault and misconduct charges involving 73 victims.
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Army moves toward contractor-run pilot training after years of safety concerns
Contractors bidding to train U.S. Army rotary-wing pilots have centered their plans on different training aircraft.
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Former USNS Carson City skipper accused of 2021 rape surrenders license
A lawyer for the alleged victim says he will continue to pursue criminal accountability for the ship’s captain.
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Pentagon’s ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals
Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors.
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Former Army employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
A former Army employee with a top secret clearance was arrested and charged with leaking classified national defense information to a journalist.
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Green Berets infiltrate 90-plus miles undetected in weeklong exercise
Throughout the exercise, teams relied solely on mission-specific gear, without weapons, and restricted movements to night to reduce chances of detection.
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Guardsman in DC saves life of same person on separate occasions
Guardsmen assigned to the JTF-DC have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August.