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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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Acting US Army secretary creates task force for HVAC repairs
A new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.
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US soldiers must train on ‘new basics’ of unmanned systems, officials say
As the U.S. Army trains soldiers for multi-domain operations, the service needs to prepare them with “new basics.”
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Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon’s push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.
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‘Addicted to the Guard’: Generals call for ‘traffic cop’ to control state governor’s demands
One National Guard leader proposed a new “traffic cop” to filter state and federal activation and employment requests as the Guard faces increasing demand.
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Disrupt, Strike, Assault and Endure: The 4 pillars of the US Army’s new warfare guidance
“How The Army Fights” is a new 46-page U.S. Army-issued guide on how the service should fight — and survive — on the modern battlefield.
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‘You’re a coward’: Protesters heckle Hegseth during AUSA panel
Protesters derailed a Washington, D.C., panel featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, calling him a “war criminal” and “Nazi.”
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US Army generals propose larger-footprint, more frequent military exercises in Korea
After Trump scaled back a joint exercise with South Korea, a U.S. Army commander called for more frequent drills modeled on lessons from Ukraine.
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Forterra partners with Hypercraft on autonomous vehicle for high-risk missions
Forterra integrates its AutoDrive technology onto Hypercraft’s Razorback ground vehicle, debuting at AUSA.
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US Army taps 9 companies to build next-gen command and control software
The service announced contract awards worth $93.6 million across nine companies building applications for its Next Generation Command and Control software.
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How to earn the US Army’s Jungle tab in Panama — and lose 10lbs
Earning the U.S. Army’s jungle tab at its newly reinstated course in Panama requires more than slogging through mud.