


US military needs ‘urgent revolutionary institutional change’ to prepare for modern war, Petraeus says
Ret. Army Gen. David Petraeus praised the Pentagon’s new Autonomous Warfare Command but said the U.S. must rapidly prepare for modern autonomous war.

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Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration
After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events.

Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.

Got milk? US Army refines its pasteurization power
Thirteen U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officers milked a trip to Denmark last month, completing Europe Dairy Pasteurization Audit Training.

Military spouse commission weighs expanding employment programs across services
The President’s Military Spouse Commission is examining how to expand existing employment programs across the military services and federal agencies.

Navy establishes dedicated rating for submarine Chiefs of the Boat
The Navy said the change is intended to provide a clearer career path, specialized training and advancement opportunities for submarine sailors.

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer tapped as Barracks Task Force senior advisor
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer was selected as Secretary Hegseth's senior advisor and will visit military installations across the country.

US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.

US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight
The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

China built more than twice naval tonnage of US in 2024-25: Euronaval
China built more than twice the naval tonnage of the U.S. in the 2024-25 period, narrowing the gap between the two countries’ navies, a new report says.
Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively and defensively with those threats.
