Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
By Jen Judson
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Report unlocks mystery of why Chinese bombers flew near Alaska in 2024
A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.
By Michael Peck
US has accepted 36 upgraded F-35s since lifting delivery pause
The Pentagon is withholding $5 million per jet from its payments to Lockheed Martin until the new F-35s can fly in combat.
US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify need
U.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.
By Todd South
Airborne assault comes to Super Garuda Shield exercise in Indonesia
Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia expands with new participants and demonstrates new joint, combined operational capabilities.
By Jen Judson
Opinion
Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat
Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman
Air Force meets recruitment goals, eyes 20% increase in 2025
The Air Force plans to add about 377 more recruiters to help it meet next year's ambitious goal.
New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potential
The new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.
By Todd South
Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours
The Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.
By Diana Stancy
Emphasis on electronic warfare a must, Air Force secretary says
“My own experience suggests that this is a historically neglected area that can have an oversized impact."
How US Air Force special ops is allowing airmen the ‘freedom to fail’
The Air Force is changing up how it evaluates special operations.
By Riley Ceder
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses
Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.
By Todd South