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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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General Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
During a test last year, the company’s projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away after being fired from an M777 howitzer.
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US won’t soften military posture in Middle East despite Iran agreement
Nearly 50,000 U.S. troops are positioned across the region, according to Adm. Brad Cooper, head of Central Command.
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8 people presumed dead in B-52 Stratofortress crash
The aircraft crashed shortly after its takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, the service announced.
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Navy ‘in a fight for the narrative’: Hung Cao presses service to unify public messaging
The secretary of the Navy’s announcement comes as tensions mount between U.S. media and the second Trump administration.
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Coast Guard is providing key counter-drone defense for World Cup
The U.S. Coast Guard is using specialized C-UAS to defend no-fly zones above World Cup games and other domestic events.
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Last living USS Indianapolis survivor turns 99
Harold Bray is the last living survivor from the greatest loss of life at sea in American military history.
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F/A-18 Hornet crashes in Washington state, wildfire subsequently reported
The pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
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Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz
The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
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US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says
Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
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Navy to commission tech leaders as officers for Navy Innovation Unit
The service is recruiting innovative civilians to solve modernization problems.
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Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds
The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report.
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As tick threat grows, Navy lab investigates ‘gummy bear’ bug repellent
A new bug repellent solution that was developed at the Naval Research Laboratory is awaiting investment.