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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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Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases regarding disability decisions.
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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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‘Jaws of hell’: A B-24 crew’s capture, survival after WWII air raid
In his new book, Adam Makos writes about how an American B-24 bomber crew was saved by a Romanian princess following the deadly Ploesti Raid in WWII.
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
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The Military Spouse Commission: viable solution or classic bureaucratic dog-and-pony show?
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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 Dynamics showcases Wolf XM30, new counter-drone systems at AUSA
General Dynamics Land Systems is showcasing a 1/8 model of the Wolf XM30, the company’s candidate to replace the M2 Bradley at AUSA this week.
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US Army to stand up command for unmanned and autonomous warfare
An Oct. 1 memo directs the Army vice chief of staff to establish the U.S. Army Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, or FASCOM.
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The Lynx XM30 is making its case to be the US Army’s Bradley replacement
American Rheinmetall announced the delivery of its Lynx XM30 prototype to the Army in September. A month later, soldiers are getting their hands on it.
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Different suppressors for training, combat? Sig Sauer offers new way to reduce toxic fumes
The company is exploring offering different suppressors that maximize blowback reduction during training and signature masking in combat.
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With the cold breed: For soldiers of the 11th Airborne Division, ‘winter is always coming’
Survival in Alaska’s vast wilderness presents its own difficulties. Training soldiers to fight in these environs is an undertaking even more daunting.
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US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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The US Army is back in the jungle. Panamanians are showing soldiers the way.
Panamanian service members have trained, lived — and in some cases, fought — in the jungle. Now, they are teaching U.S. service members.
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Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop says
Catholics serving in the U.S. Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, a prominent U.S. archbishop said.
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Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
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US Army creates robotics technician job to focus on drone warfare
As experts in autonomous warfare, U.S. Army robotics technicians will advise commanders on how best to deploy autonomous systems during operations.
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Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility
The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
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3 US soldiers awarded Purple Hearts after March missile attack on Saudi Arabia base
Sgt. Xavier Jones, SSgt. Kalob Mitchell and Spc. Nicholas Cabo were awarded Purple Hearts after a missile attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.