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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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Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
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Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian drones
Pete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.
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Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission
Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.
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Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
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Air Force test launches Minuteman III with multiple reentry vehicles
The launch was scheduled years in advance and was not in response to current world events, according to Air Force Global Strike Command.
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No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote that “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE” should the Islamic Republic decide to put down its arms.
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Army National Guard soldiers earn Norwegian Ski Badge
The foreign military badge is awarded to troops who prove proficient at military skiing in frigid winter conditions.
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Gulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say
Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.
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Iran can still fire drones and missiles — experts weigh the implications on the war
“Each interception carries a financial and logistical cost,” one analyst said.
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Pentagon says it is labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk ‘effective immediately’
The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk.
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‘Race of attrition’: US military’s finite interceptor stockpile is being tested
Iran’s barrage of ballistic missiles and suicide drones threaten to deplete the U.S. military’s finite number of interceptor missiles, experts warn.