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Air Force completes first-ever CCA live-fire test with Anduril YFQ-44A
The U.S. Air Force completed its first-ever collaborative combat aircraft live-fire test with the Anduril YFQ-44A.
Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act
If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.
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Forged by the T: Pentagon launches testosterone screening program for troops
DoD will begin screening and offering TRT for troops with testosterone deficiency to ensure they maintain a “biological foundation" to fight, Hegseth said.
‘Cruelty was the point’: Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end
Thirty enlisted transgender service members are in line to be allowed to serve again starting Thursday after being banned from the military in 2025.
Pressure mounts on US defense executives to boost weapons production
Defense executives face pressure to boost production as prolonged conflicts have consumed large quantities of missiles, interceptors and other weapons.
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The agreement could help accelerate research into the use of MDMA, magic mushrooms and other psychedelics to address PTSD and other mental conditions.
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US launches new round of strikes against Iran
The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iranian military sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of the Islamic Republic's ports.
Every ambush in Vietnam held surprises. This one ended in death.
In this commentary from The War Horse, veteran Stanley Ross recalls his time in Vietnam.
The US Navy is eyeing next-gen carrier-based drones. Here’s what they might do.
The Navy wants its next-gen carrier-based drones to handle a wide range of missions, from strikes and anti-submarine warfare to aerial refueling and more.
4,000 troops lose air conditioning in Hawaii
Mechanical problems with a water treatment plant in Hawaii have left thousands of soldiers without central air conditioning in the barracks.
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Space Force agency awards tech companies $1.75 billion contract for missile warning, tracking satellites
A Space Force agency selected two contractors to field missile warning and tracking satellites in support of the Golden Dome initiative.
Sailor reportedly finds dead rat in finished energy drink
The sailor said medical personnel informed him, “with the chemicals that are in Monster, that it should be OK.”
That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
The Air Force once explored the idea of a chemical weapon that would make enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to one another — striking a blow to morale.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
‘War Machine’ review: Finally, a training scenario with aliens
The sci-fi flick raises the premise: What if the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger selection suddenly involved fighting a giant alien robot?
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The US Navy is eyeing next-gen carrier-based drones. Here’s what they might do.
The Navy wants its next-gen carrier-based drones to handle a wide range of missions, from strikes and anti-submarine warfare to aerial refueling and more.
By Michael Peck
4,000 troops lose air conditioning in Hawaii
Mechanical problems with a water treatment plant in Hawaii have left thousands of soldiers without central air conditioning in the barracks.
By Eve Sampson
Space Force agency awards tech companies $1.75 billion contract for missile warning, tracking satellites
A Space Force agency selected two contractors to field missile warning and tracking satellites in support of the Golden Dome initiative.
Navy awards TOTE $2.2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project
The Navy awarded TOTE $2.2 billion to manage its medium landing ship construction efforts, with the first vessel scheduled for delivery in fall 2029.
By Leigh Giangreco
Move over, ASVAB? Marines seek better way to predict troop success
“Is the ASVAB … score the only indicator of success? We say it’s not,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Space Force offers $25K for 8-year enlistments in new pilot
The first-come, first-serve program will offer a $25,000 bonus to enlistees who commit to eight-year contracts until the cap of 100 bonuses is reached.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Air Force UH-1N helicopter makes emergency landing in DC after crew hears vibrations in flight
An Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing in Northwest D.C. on Monday night after its crew heard "vibrating mechanical sounds."
Manufacturing woes hamper US 155-mm ammo production
Manufacturing problems are dashing the U.S. Army’s plans to boost production of urgently needed 155-mm howitzer shells, a government watchdog said.
By Michael Peck
Army to move aerial intelligence brigade to Texas for HADES program
The U.S. Army is relocating its fixed-wing aerial intelligence brigade to Texas as part of a modernization effort centered on the HADES program.
By Eve Sampson
The US military measures readiness. What about adaptability?
Many of the qualities defense experts say will matter most in future wars are difficult to define and even harder to quantify.
By Natalie Oliverio