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‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Amidst F-35 to UAE rumors, Esper pledges to support Israeli edge
"A cornerstone of our defense relationship is preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region,” Esper said.
By Aaron Mehta
US, South Korea to begin scaled-down military drills amid virus spike
The United States and South Korea will begin their annual joint military exercises this week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.
More credits coming for millions of troops, veterans and families on auto insurance bills
Current and former military who are members of USAA will see their auto insurance cost reduced again.
By Karen Jowers
Navy fires program manager for troubled Ford aircraft carrier
Officials cited "performance over time" as the reason for relieving Capt. Ron Rutan.
Germany spent over $1B to cover costs linked to US troops
The German government has paid more than $1 billion over the past decade to cover costs related to the stationing of U.S. troops in Germany, according to the finance ministry in Berlin.
National Guard troops amid protests cost nearly $25M in California
It cost nearly $25 million for California to deploy 8,000 National Guard soldiers throughout the state to assist police during protests over racial injustice inspired by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
F-15E becomes first aircraft compatible with new nuclear bomb design
Two successful test launches of B61-12 designs mean the F-15E is ready to go with the newest nuclear gravity bomb design.
By Aaron Mehta
Cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits next year passes House
The legislation would tie the 2021 Social Security COLA to veterans benefits increases.
More than one company could get cash to build the Air Force’s AI-equipped Skyborg drone
The U.S. Air Force officially launched a competition for Skyborg contracts on May 15.
By Valerie Insinna
The new Air Force One just racked up its first cost overrun
The COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the loss, Boeing says.
By Valerie Insinna