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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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How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence
Despite the military disaster at Bladensburg, the Marines gave the men and women of the capital precious time to flee.
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Trump showcases US military in King Charles White House visit
Hundreds of U.S. service members took part in welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday.
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US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro ouster
Prosecutors said the U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant was involved in the planning and execution of the raid that captured Maduro.
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Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026.
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A missed lane and a comeback: Ranger team wins Best Sapper
On the first day of the Army’s most elite combat engineering competition, the winning team made an error that could have knocked them out of running.
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All Marines required to follow grooming standards within 12 months or face separation
The Corps announced that even those who request exemptions for medical conditions can face administrative separation after 12 months of non-compliance.
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Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits
The VA provides disability compensation for birth defects to the children of women Vietnam veterans, but not to the children of men who served in the war.
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US Navy’s unmanned MQ-25A Stingray notches first successful test flight
The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted the Stingray’s first test flight on Saturday, showing its ability to taxi, take off, fly and land autonomously.
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US Air Force looks to launch cheap missiles from cargo aircraft
The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft.
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US Army eyes a heavier, hybrid-powered Infantry Squad Vehicle
While the original ISV was designed to rapidly move a nine-soldier squad across rugged terrain, the ISV-H is built to do more than just transport troops.