How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate
What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?
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4 US soldiers killed in Iran war return to American soil
Four U.S. service members returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets on Wednesday after being killed in Iranian…
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Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational,…
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Marines release updated heat, cold injury safety guidance
The guidelines require leadership to develop response plans and report cases, so prepare to drink more water, Marines.
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Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal
The new systems at the Pentagon have uncovered a trail of mistakes as the Defense Department pursues its first clean…
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America cannot surge experience
Fighter pilot retention is no longer simply a military personnel issue. It is a strategic imperative, writes…
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Pentagon identifies third American soldier killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is believed to be the third active-duty soldier killed in action in an Iranian attack in…
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Cost of Iran war rises to $37.5 billion, Pentagon requests $67.1 billion more
The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more…
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USS Charlotte crew that reportedly sank Iranian frigate awarded Navy Unit Commendation
The crew of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Charlotte, which reportedly participated in Operation Epic Fury,…
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Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey suffers engine fire during Air Force training exercise
The tiltrotor aircraft caught fire Sunday while taking off from an airport in Mesa, Arizona, during a joint exercise.
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Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for…
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Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional…
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Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
In a first, the U.S. Space Force transferred 18 space-experienced Air Force reservists to become part-time guardians.
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard awarded $2 billion to build 2 missile-tracking vessels
The Hanwha Philly Shipyard was awarded $2 billion to build the missile-tracking vessels set to replace the aging…
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How startups are reshaping the Pentagon’s drone industry
Experts say the Drone Dominance competition reflects a broader shift in how the Pentagon acquires military technology…
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Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed Saturday during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a…
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US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to…
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X-Bow out to tackle cost quandary with sub-$100,000 drone interceptor
X-Bow Systems is launching what it hopes will be a remedy to the ongoing conundrum of combating cheap drones with…
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From depot to detonation: The case for a unified logistics picture
"We have the technology for that comprehensive, near real-time common operating picture (COP), we just need to link…
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New executive order tightens defense supply chain waiver rules
A new executive order aims to make it harder for U.S. defense contractors to buy critical minerals and other materials…
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Airman dies in equipment incident at California Space Force base
A U.S. airman died Thursday in an equipment incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Coast Guard monitors Chinese research vessel as it cuts through sovereign-US waters to the Arctic
The U.S. Coast Guard tracked a Chinese research vessel last week as it transited through the U.S. exclusive economic…
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US Air Force begins piloted flights, autonomy tests for modified F-16s
Piloted flights and autonomy tests began recently for modified F-16s that allows artificial intelligence agents to fly…
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Pentagon identifies American soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed in action in an Iranian ballistic missile…
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New Air Force One to get ‘maxed out’ upgrades after security questions
The Qatari-donated Air Force One will be sent away for "maxed out" upgrades, Trump said Sunday in response to questions…
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‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage
"Our veterans deserve better": One Department of Veterans Affairs nurse describes how clinical staffing shortages…
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Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight
Lockheed Martin is rolling out the Morfius X-Rotor, a recoverable counter-drone system the company says can kill 50…
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Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile
Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant…
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